5.1-5.3 Flashcard Review

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols. For example, 3x + 5 is an algebraic expression.

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What does the term 'coefficient' mean?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression. For example, in the term 7x, 7 is the coefficient.

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What is a constant term in an expression?

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A constant term is a term that does not contain any variables. For example, in the expression 3x + 5, the number 5 is the constant term.

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How do you evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression, substitute the values of the variables into the expression and perform the operations according to the order of operations.

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What is the product of a number g and 8?

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The product of a number g and 8 is represented as 8g.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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How do you write an algebraic expression for 'a number subtracted from eight'?

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The algebraic expression for 'a number subtracted from eight' is 8 - n.

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What is the coefficient of x in the expression 4x + 3?

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The coefficient of x in the expression 4x + 3 is 4.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and perform any operations to make the expression as simple as possible.