Identify parts of an expression

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The number before a variable is the _____

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coefficient

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What is the coefficient in the expression: 94a+2?

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94

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How many terms are in the expression 3x + 2y + z?

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3

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What do you call each part of an expression that is separated by a + or a -?

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term

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x

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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, separated by + or -.

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What is a constant in an expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, represented by a number.

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value.

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In the expression 5x + 3y - 2, how many coefficients are there?

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2 (5 and 3 are coefficients of x and y respectively).

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What is the difference between a term and a coefficient?

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A term is a part of an expression, while a coefficient is a number that multiplies a variable within a term.