Understanding Algebraic Expressions

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*Front:* Term

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single number, variable, or numbers and variables multiplied together

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*Front:* Coefficient

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numerical factor of a term with a variable

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*Front:* Variable

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symbol, usually a letter, that represents an unknown value

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*Front:* Constant

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term without a variable

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*Front:* Expression

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combination of terms separated by addition or subtraction

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*Front:* Polynomial

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expression with more than one term

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*Front:* Monomial

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expression with only one term

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*Front:* Binomial

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expression with exactly two terms

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*Front:* Trinomial

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expression with exactly three terms

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*Front:* Degree of a term

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sum of the exponents of the variables in the term