Understanding Algebraic Expressions

What is an algebraic expression?

• A mathematical phrase involving numbers and operations

• A formula used in geometry

• A method of graphing functions

• A type of equation with an equals sign

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

What separates terms in an algebraic expression?

• Division signs

• Plus or minus signs

• Equal signs

• Multiplication signs

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

In the expression 5K + 8, what is '5' called?

• A variable

• A constant

• An exponent

• A coefficient

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

• A variable that is not multiplied

• A term without a variable

• A term that changes value

• A coefficient that is zero

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

In the expression 7a + 3, what role does 'a' play?

• Operator

• Coefficient

• Variable

• Constant

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

What is the coefficient of 'a' in the expression 7a + 3?

• 3

• 7

• 0

• a

In the expression H/12 - 8, how is H related to 12?

• H is divided by 12

• H is subtracted by 12

• H is added to 12

• H is multiplied by 12

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

What is the coefficient of H in the expression H/12?

• 1/12

• 12

• H

• 0

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

How many terms are in the expression 12X + 9 - 3P?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

In the expression 6j - 10 + M + 4, what is the coefficient of M?

• 1

• 4

• M

• 10

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B