Parts of an Expression

Front

A number with no variable attached is called a _____

Back

constant

Front

Identify the variables in the expression 3x + 9

Back

x

Front

A term can be made up of which of the following?

Back

all of the above (a number, a variable, a coefficient with a variable)

Front

How is the number 9 best described in the expression 9m + 3n + 4?

Back

coefficient

Front

Identify the constant in the expression 4y + 2 + x

Back

2

Front

What is a coefficient?

Back

A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term that multiplies a variable.

Front

What is a variable?

Back

A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters like x or y.

Front

What is a term in an expression?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean for an expression to be simplified?

Back

To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

Front

What is the difference between a constant and a variable?

Back

A constant is a fixed value, while a variable can change and represent different values.