Algebraic Expressions

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What is a variable?

Back

A number represented by a letter.

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Identify the variable in the expression: 3x + 5

Back

x

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In the expression 5p + 4h - 2, which are the variables?

Back

p, h

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What is a constant?

Back

A number on its own, not multiplied by a variable.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a constant: 4n, 15, -15, 0?

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4n

Front

What is a coefficient?

Back

A number that is multiplied by a variable in an expression.

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Identify the coefficient in the expression: 7x + 3.

Back

7

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What is an algebraic expression?

Back

A mathematical phrase that includes numbers, variables, and operations.

Front

What does the term 'term' refer to 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 the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equal sign, while an equation does.