Expressions Vocabulary

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In 8r + 3, the CONSTANT is ___

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3

Front

The result of dividing one quantity by another is called the ___

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quotient

Front

What is the result of 3(2c - 5)?

Back

6c - 15

Front

How many terms does this expression have? 3x + 5y - 17 - 2y + x

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5

Front

Like terms have the same _____ and the same _____.

Back

variables and exponents

Front

What is an expression?

Back

A combination of numbers, variables, and operators (like + and -) without an equals sign.

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What is a variable?

Back

A symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value.

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What is a coefficient?

Back

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

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

Back

To combine like terms and reduce the expression to its simplest form.

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What is a term in an expression?

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A single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both.