Parts of an Algebraic Expression

Front

The number before a variable is the _____

Back

coefficient

Front

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

Back

4

Front

What part of an algebraic expression is separated by addition or subtraction?

Back

term

Front

A letter that represents a number is called a _____

Back

variable

Front

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

Back

7

Front

In the expression 5x + 3, what is the coefficient of x?

Back

5

Front

What is the constant in the expression 4a + 9b - 2?

Back

-2

Front

How many terms are in the expression 2x - 3y + 4z + 1?

Back

4

Front

What do we call the parts of an expression that are added or subtracted?

Back

terms

Front

In the expression 7x + 2, what is the variable?

Back

x