Parts of Algebraic Expressions

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Identify the variables in the expression 3x + 9

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x

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What is the '2' called in the term '2x'?

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Coefficient

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Identify the coefficient in the expression 6y + 7

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6

Front

What is the operation in the expression 4y - 8?

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Identify the constant in the expression 6y + 7

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7

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What is a variable in algebra?

Back

A symbol that represents an unknown value.

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A fixed value that does not change.

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A single mathematical expression that can be a number, variable, or the product of both.

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What is the difference between a coefficient and a constant?

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A coefficient is a number multiplied by a variable, while a constant is a standalone number.

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What does it mean to simplify an algebraic expression?

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To combine like terms and reduce the expression to its simplest form.