W2 Parts of an expression and writing expressions

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In the expression 5x + 2 + 7x, how many terms are there?

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3

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Identify the coefficient in the expression 6y + 7.

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6

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What is the expression for the total of b and 14?

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14 + b

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If p represents the number of people, how would you express eleven less than twice the number of people?

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2p - 11

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If m represents the number of men, how would you express six less than the number of men?

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m - 6

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What is a term in an expression?

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

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an expression.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of terms without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.