Algebraic Expressions and Vocabulary

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

• constant

• coefficient

• variable

• term

Samantha bought 3 scrunchies for $x each. What is the BEST way to show how much she spent?

• 3(x)

• x3

• xx3

• 3x

How many terms are in this expression?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

The number in front of a variable is called a...?

• Coefficient

• Constant

• Consumer

• Number

What is the FIRST coefficient?

• 2x

• 2

• x

• 4

What is the constant term in the expression?

• -4

• -10

• 8

• 4

Identify the terms, coefficients, and constants of the expression. 6q+1

• Terms: 6q, 1   Coefficient: 6 Constant: 1

• Terms: 6   Coefficient: 1     Constant: q

• Terms: 6q      Coefficients: 6, 1     Constant: 1

• Terms: 1     Coefficient: 6     Constant: 1, q

Samantha has 10 less instagram followers than Jennifer. If Jennifer has x followers, how many does Samantha have?

• 10 - x

• 10 + x

• x + 10

• x - 10

Jill buys m cookies for $0.50 each.

• m + 0.50

• 0.50m

• m - 0.50

• m/0.50

Ryan bought 3 slices of pizza for x dollars each and a pop for $1.50. Which is the BEST way to write this expression

• 3x + 1.50

• 1.50x + 3

• 1.50(x)(3)

• 3x - 1.50