Identifying Parts of an Expression

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What is a coefficient in an expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an expression.

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Identify the coefficient in the expression: 4m + n + 2

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4

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What is a constant in an expression?

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

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Identify the constant in the expression: 9m + 3n + 4

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4

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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 m or n.

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Identify the variable in the expression: 4m + n + 2

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m and n

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What is a term in an expression?

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

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Identify the terms in the expression: 4m + n + 2

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4m, n, 2

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What can a term be made up of?

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A term can be made up of a number, a variable, or a coefficient with a variable.

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Identify the coefficients in the expression: 4m - 2/5y + 12(4) + 8(3+12)

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4 and -2/5