Parts of an Expression

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What is a constant in an expression?

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A constant is a number that does not change and has no variable attached to it.

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What is a variable in an expression?

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

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a number that is multiplied by a variable in an expression.

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How many terms are in the expression 5a + 3b + 7?

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There are 3 terms: 5a, 3b, and 7.

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What is an expression?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations (like +, -, *, /) that represents a value.

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Identify the constant in the expression 6x + 4 - 2y.

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The constant is 4.

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What do we call the parts of an expression separated by + or - signs?

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These parts are called terms.

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What is the term for a number without a variable?

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That number is called a constant.

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In the expression 3x + 2y - 5, what is the coefficient of x?

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The coefficient of x is 3.

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What is the difference between a term and a factor?

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A term is a single part of an expression, while a factor is a number or variable that multiplies another number or variable.