Parts of an Expression

Front

How many terms are in the expression 8a - 5?

Back

2

Front

In the expression 4w - 9, the number you see multiplied by a variable is called the _________.

Back

coefficient

Front

What are the terms of the expression 3x + 2y + 4?

Back

3x, 2y, 4

Front

In the equation 3x = 5, the 3 is called the _________.

Back

coefficient

Front

In the equation 2x + 4, the x is called a _________.

Back

variable

Front

What is a term in an expression?

Back

A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, separated by addition or subtraction.

Front

What is a coefficient?

Back

A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an expression, representing how many times the variable is multiplied.

Front

What is a variable?

Back

A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

Front

What is a constant in an expression?

Back

A constant is a fixed value that does not change, represented by a number in an expression.

Front

How do you identify the number of terms in an expression?

Back

Count the number of distinct parts separated by '+' or '-' signs.