Big Ideas 5.1 & 5.2

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What are the TERMS in the expression 5m + 2y + 8?

Back

5m, 2y, 8

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What are the COEFFICIENTS in the expression 3 + 2c + 4x?

Back

2, 4

Front

Evaluate the expression when d = 18: d + 9

Back

27

Front

Write the phrase as an algebraic expression: the quotient of a number m and 4.

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Front

Write the phrase as an algebraic expression: the quotient of 18 and a number x.

Back

Front

What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

Back

A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

Back

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

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

Back

To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by substituting variables with numbers.

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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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What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

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A variable is a symbol that represents an unknown value, while a constant is a fixed value.