Parts of an Algebraic Expression

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In the expression 5x + 2 + 7x, how many terms are there?

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3

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_________________ are terms that contain the same variables, such as x, 2x, and 3x.

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Like terms

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Which are examples of like terms?

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5x and x

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How many terms are in this expression: 7x + 2 + 9 - 5x + 3y?

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5

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Identify the coefficient in this expression: 10 + x - 8.

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1

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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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 algebraic 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 a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable, such as 4 in the term 4x.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.