algebraic expressions

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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 in an algebraic expression.

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What is the term for the letter that stands for an unknown number in an algebraic expression?

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Variable.

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In the expression 4 + 16v, what is the coefficient?

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16.

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What does the expression 3p + 4 represent?

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3 times the variable p plus 4.

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Which expression represents students split evenly into 5 groups?

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What is the difference between a term and a coefficient?

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A term is a single mathematical expression, while a coefficient is the numerical part of a term that contains a variable.

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What is the meaning of the term 'algebraic expression'?

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An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations.

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What does the expression 6y + 4 describe?

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The product of 6 and y plus 4.

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What is the role of a variable in an algebraic expression?

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A variable represents an unknown value that can change.

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How do you identify the constant in an algebraic expression?

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A constant is a term that does not contain a variable.