Parts of an Expression

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What is the coefficient in the expression 3x + 4 - 2?

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3

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What is the coefficient in the expression 94a + 2?

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94

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The number before a variable is the _____

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coefficient

Front

In the expression 4x - 12, what is 4x?

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term

Front

How many terms are in the expression 7y + 3 - 7k - 2?

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4

Front

What is a term in an expression?

Back

A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, variable, or the product of numbers and variables.

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What is a constant in an expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, such as the number 4 in the expression 3x + 4.

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol (like x or y) that represents an unknown value.

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What is the difference between a term and a coefficient?

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A term is a part of an expression, while a coefficient is a number that multiplies a variable within a term.

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

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Count the number of separate parts in the expression, which are usually separated by + or - signs.