Parts of an Algebraic Expression-Honors

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A letter that represents a number is called a _____

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variable

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Name the underlined part of this expression: 3w + 5t -15

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coefficient

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The number before a variable is the _____

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coefficient

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Identify the variables in the expression: 3x + 9

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x

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Name the underlined part of the expression: 21 + g - 5h

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constant

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a number that multiplies a variable.

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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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 an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations.

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What does it mean to simplify an algebraic expression?

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To simplify an algebraic expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.