Parts of an Expression

Front

What can a term be made up of?

Back

A term can be made up of a number, a variable, a coefficient with a variable, or all of the above.

Front

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

Back

4x is a term.

Front

How is the number 9 best described in the expression 9m + 3n + 4?

Back

9 is a coefficient.

Front

In the expression 2a + 3b - 5, what is the coefficient of b?

Back

The coefficient of b is 3.

Front

What is a number with no variable attached called?

Back

A number with no variable attached is called a constant.

Front

What is a variable in an expression?

Back

A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters like x or y.

Front

What is a coefficient?

Back

A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term that is multiplied by a variable.

Front

What is a constant in an expression?

Back

A constant is a fixed value that does not change and has no variable attached.

Front

What is the difference between a term and an expression?

Back

A term is a single mathematical entity (like 4x or 5), while an expression is a combination of terms (like 4x + 5).

Front

In the expression 7x + 2y - 3, identify the constant.

Back

The constant in the expression is -3.