Parts of an Expression

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A number with no variable attached is called a _____

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constant

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How many terms are in the expression 7y + 3 - 7k - 2?

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4

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List the terms in the expression 7x - 6 + 8.

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7x, -6, 8

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How many terms are in the expression 3a + 2b + c + 100?

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4

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How many terms are in the algebraic expression 5x + 2y - 3?

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3

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What is a term in an expression?

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

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What is a coefficient?

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

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What is a variable?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in mathematics.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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

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How do you identify the number of terms in an expression?

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Count the number of separate parts in the expression, which are usually separated by + or - signs.