Parts of an Expression

Front

What is the coefficient of x in the expression 8 + 5x - y?

Back

5

Front

In the equation 8K = 40, what is the 40?

Back

product

Front

In the expression 4x - 12, what is 4x?

Back

term

Front

A number with no variable attached is called a _____?

Back

constant

Front

What is a constant in mathematics?

Back

A number on its own that has a fixed value.

Front

What is a variable in an expression?

Back

A symbol that represents an unknown value.

Front

What is a term in an expression?

Back

A single mathematical expression that can be a number, variable, or the product of both.

Front

What is a coefficient?

Back

A numerical factor in a term that is multiplied by a variable.

Front

What is the difference between a term and a constant?

Back

A term can include variables, while a constant is just a fixed number.

Front

What does it mean to simplify an expression?

Back

To combine like terms and reduce the expression to its simplest form.