algebraic expressions

Front

What is the word that describes the letter that stands for an unknown number in an algebraic expression?

Back

Variable

Front

In the expression 3p + 4, what are 3p and 4 called?

Back

Terms

Front

What are the constants in the expression -4x + 6y - 2?

Back

-2

Front

What phrase describes the expression 6y + 4?

Back

The product of 6 and y plus 4

Front

In the expression 3p + 4, what is the word for the letter p?

Back

Variable

Front

What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

Back

A number that multiplies a variable.

Front

What is an algebraic expression?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean to simplify an algebraic expression?

Back

To combine like terms and reduce the expression to its simplest form.

Front

What are like terms in algebra?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

Back

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