algebraic expressions

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that includes numbers, variables, and operations. For example, 3x + 5 is an algebraic expression.

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What are the terms in the expression 4 + 16v?

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The terms are 4 and 16v.

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In the expression 3p + 4, what is the coefficient of p?

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The coefficient of p is 3.

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What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

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A variable is a symbol, usually a letter, that represents an unknown value. For example, in 2m + 3y, m and y are variables.

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change. For example, in the expression -4x + 6y - 2, -2 is a constant.

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There are three terms in the expression: 2m, 3y, and -7.

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What is the sum of the terms in the expression 5x + 3?

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The sum of the terms is 5x + 3.

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What is the difference between a term and a coefficient?

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A term is a single mathematical expression, while a coefficient is a number that multiplies a variable in a term.

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In the expression 3p + 4, what is the word for the letter p?

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The letter p is called a variable.

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What is the product in the expression 3p?

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The product is 3p, where 3 is the coefficient and p is the variable.