12.9 C1H Algebraic Vocabulary

Front

What is a term in an algebraic expression?

Back

A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both multiplied together.

Front

How many terms are in the expression 4^2 + 2x - 7?

Back

3

Front

What is an equation?

Back

Front

What is a coefficient?

Back

Front

What is a variable?

Back

A variable is a letter or symbol that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

Front

What is a constant in algebra?

Back

Front

How many terms are in the expression 5x + 3y - 15 + x?

Back

4

Front

What is an algebraic expression?

Back

Front

What does it mean to simplify an expression?

Back

To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

Front

What is a like term?

Back