Algebraic Expressions Vocabulary

Click on the name of the red part of the algebraic expression:

4 (x-2) -12

• constant

• variable

• coefficient

• exponent

Click on the name of the red part of the algebraic expression:

4² + 2x -7

• constant

• variable

• coefficient

• term

How many terms are in this expression?

4² + 2x -7

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

 A mathematical phrase involving at least one variable and sometimes numbers and operation symbols. 

• Variable

• Algebraic Expression

• Constant

• Coefficient

A letter or symbol used to represent a number or quantities that vary

• constant

• coefficient

• variable

• term

The rules to be followed when simplifying expressions.

• algebraic expression

• coefficient

• order of operations

• variable

An example of an expression is:

• 2x - 4 = 12

• n - 4

• x > 7

What is the coefficient in this expression? 5c + 2

• 5c

• c

• 5

• 2

How many terms does this expression have?  $5a^2+3b\ -7$  

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What are the like terms in this expression?  $5b\ -\ 6t\ +\ 4b\ -\ 7$  

• 5b and 4b

• -6t and 4b

• 5b and -7

• -6t and 4b