Learning Target 4: Algebraic Expressions Vocabulary

Identify the terms in the algebraic expression: 3x + 2y - 5

• 3x, -2y, 5

• 3x, 2y, 5

• 3x, 2y, -5

• 3x, 2y, 0

Identify the terms in the algebraic expression: 4a - 7b + 2c

• 4b, -7a, 2c

• 4a, -7b, 2c

• 4a, -2c, 7b

• 7a, -4b, 2c

Identify the coefficient in the algebraic expression: 5x

• x

• 5

• 25

• 10x

Identify the coefficient in the algebraic expression: -3x

• 0

• 2y

• 5

• -3

Identify the variable in the algebraic expression: 2x + 4y - 7

• 4y and 7

• x and y

• 2x and 4y

• x and 7

Identify the variable in the algebraic expression: -3a + 2b - 5c

• red, blue, green

• x, y, z

• 1, 2, 3

• a, b, c

Identify the base in the algebraic expression: 2^3

• 7

• 10

• 5

• 2

Identify the base in the algebraic expression: 5^4

• 16

• 5

• 4

• 25

Identify the exponent in the algebraic expression: 3x^2

• 2

• 5

• x

• 3

Identify the exponent in the algebraic expression: 4y^3

• y

• 2

• 3

• 4