Pre-Algebra: Coefficients, Constants, Terms and Like Terms

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What is a coefficient?

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The numerical part of a term; the number that is multiplied by a variable.

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What are like terms?

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Terms with the same variable parts.

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Are 8y and 8yx like terms?

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No.

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Are 7y and -8y like terms?

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Yes.

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What is a constant?

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A term without a variable; a number.

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What is a term in algebra?

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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 a variable?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value, often represented by letters like x or y.

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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 without a variable.

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Can constants be negative?

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Yes, constants can be negative numbers.

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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To add or subtract terms that have the same variable parts.