Parts of an Expression

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A constant is...

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a number all on its own.

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How many terms are in the expression 3a + 2b + c + 100?

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4

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Which term contains a coefficient in the expression 3n + 3 - 17?

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3n

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A coefficient is...

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a number being multiplied by a variable.

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In the expression w + 5, what is the coefficient?

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1

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What is a variable?

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A letter that stands for a number.

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What is an expression?

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A combination of numbers, variables, and operations.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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What is a term in an expression?

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A single part of an expression, which can be a number, variable, or the product of both.

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What is the difference between a term and a coefficient?

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A term is a part of an expression, while a coefficient is a number that multiplies a variable in a term.