Identify Parts of an Expression

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How many terms are in the expression 3x + 7 + p - 12?

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4

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Identify the constant in the expression 2y + x + 8 + 7p.

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8

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Identify the constant in the expression 2y + 5x + 12.

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12

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Identify the variable in the expression 5y + 7.

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y

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Identify a constant in the expression 3x + 2y + 7.

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7

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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 - signs.

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What is a variable in an expression?

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

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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.

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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 that are added or subtracted.

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What is the coefficient in the expression 4x + 5?

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The coefficient is 4, which is the number multiplying the variable x.