Expressions

Identify the variable of the algebraic expression:

3x + 5

• 3

• x

• 5

• 3x and 5

Identify the coefficient of the algebraic expression:

3x + 5

• 3

• x

• 5

• 3x and 5

Identify the constant of the algebraic expression:

3x + 5

• 3

• x

• 5

• 3x and 5

Identify the terms of the algebraic expression:

3x + 5

• 3

• x

• 5

• 3x and 5

A(n) _______________ consists of numbers, variables, and operators.

• numeric expression

• expression

• algebraic expression

• algebraic equation

A _______________ is a symbol, usually a letter, that stands for an unknown quantity.

• term

• variable

• coefficient

• constant

A _______________ is a fixed value, a number on its own.

• constant

• term

• variable

• coefficient

A _______________ is a number attached (multiplied) to a variable.

• variable

• term

• coefficient

• constant

What is the constant of the following algebraic expression?

8s + 5 - 4b

• 5

• 8

• 4

• 8, 5, and 4

What is the coefficient in the algebraic expression 7xy²?

• 7
• x
• y²
• 0