Parts of an Expression

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

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4

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Identify the variables in the expression 3x + 9.

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x

Front

The number before a variable is the _____

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coefficient

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List the terms in this expression: 7x - 6 + 8.

Back

7x, 6, 8

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Find the coefficient in the algebraic expression 4x + 5.

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4

Front

What is a term in an expression?

Back

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

Front

What is a constant in an expression?

Back

A constant is a fixed value that does not change, such as the number 5 in the expression 3x + 5.

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value, such as x in the expression 2x + 3.

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What is the difference between a coefficient and a constant?

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A coefficient is a number that multiplies a variable, while a constant is a standalone number without a variable.

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How do you combine like terms in an expression?

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You add or subtract the coefficients of the terms that have the same variable.