Parts of an Algebraic Expression

Front

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

Back

3

Front

Identify the coefficient in this expression: 8x + 2 + 9

Back

8

Front

A term without a variable is called a _______________.

Back

constant

Front

Which are examples of like terms? 7y and 8x, 5x and x, 4 and 4x, 9 and x

Back

5x and x

Front

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

Back

1

Front

What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

Back

A symbol (usually a letter) that represents a number that can change.

Front

What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

Back

A fixed value that does not change.

Front

What are like terms?

Back

Terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What is the degree of the term 4x^3?

Back

3

Front

What is the coefficient in the term -5y?

Back

-5