Terms, Coefficients, & Like Terms

Front

Combine like terms to simplify: 8x - 8d

Back

They are unlike terms, so cannot be simplified.

Front

Which expression contains exactly three terms? 5 + 6xy, 9 + 4t, 8 + 2y - 5x, 24xy

Back

8 + 2y - 5x

Front

Things that are being added or subtracted in an expression are called ____________.

Back

terms

Front

4 is the __________ of 4n.

Back

coefficient

Front

Combine like terms to simplify: 6m + m + 4m

Back

11m

Front

What is a term in an algebraic 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 algebraic expression.

Front

Identify the like terms in the expression: 3a + 5b + 2a - 4b.

Back

3a and 2a are like terms; 5b and -4b are like terms.

Front

What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

Back

A variable is a symbol that represents an unknown value, while a constant is a fixed value.

Front

Combine like terms: 7x + 3y - 2x + 4y.

Back

5x + 7y.