Algebra Expressions Vocabulary

In an algebraic expression x is a

• Constant

• Coefficient

• Variable

• Term

In an algebraic expression the number -25 is an example of a

• Term

• Variable

• Coefficient

• Constant

In an algebraic expressions a term is

• a definition of the problem

• Found between operation symbols

• the coefficient

• Found after simplifying the expression

In an algebraic expression the coefficient is

• A number multiplied to a variable

• The answer that replaces the variable

• the sum or difference of the constants

• a math sentence with one or more variables

How many terms are in this expression: 3x + 2y + 5x - 8

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Like terms are:

• Terms that have letters

• Terms that have coefficients

• Terms that cannot be simplified

• Terms that have the same letters or two or more constants

Simplify the following expression: 3x + 10x - 8

• 3x -2x

• 13x - 8

• 3x + 18

• 21x

Simply the expression: 5x + 6 - 10x - 2

• 11x - 12x

• • - x

• -5x + 4

• 5x - 4x - 2

Which algebraic expression matches the model?

• 5m

• 3m+5

• 5+m

• 15m

A mathematical phrase that uses variables, numerals, and operation symbols.

• Algebra

• An equation

• An algebraic expression

• Something very scary