Identify parts of an expression

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How many constants are in the expression 5b + 3 - 4k + 6?

Back

2

Front

How many terms are in the expression 3x + 2y + z?

Back

3

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What is the coefficient in the expression 3x + 4 - 2?

Back

3

Front

The number before a variable is the _____?

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coefficient

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Coefficients show what type of operative relationship? HINT: 7y tells you to do what?

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multiply

Front

What is a constant in an expression?

Back

A constant is a fixed value that does not change, like 3 or -4.

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What is a variable in an expression?

Back

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

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What is a term in an expression?

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

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What does the expression 4x + 5y - 2 mean?

Back

It means 4 times x plus 5 times y minus 2.

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How do you identify the coefficient in the term 9a?

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The coefficient is 9, which is the number multiplying the variable a.