Understanding Algebraic Expressions and Terms

This video tutorial introduces the basic vocabulary of algebraic expressions, focusing on terms and constant terms. It explains how to identify terms in an expression and discusses factors and coefficients. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate these concepts, helping learners understand how to break down and analyze algebraic expressions effectively.

What is a constant term in an algebraic expression?

• A term with no variable factors

• A term with a variable

• A term that is always zero

• A term that changes value

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

How many terms are in the expression 4X + 3x - 22x^2 - x + 17?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

In the expression 4X + 3x - 22x^2 - x + 17, which term is the constant term?

• 17

• 3x

• -22x^2

• 4X

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

• A constant term

• A number that multiplies the variable

• A variable that adds to the number

• A number that divides the variable

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Identify the coefficient in the term -4m.

• -4

• -m

• 4

• m

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

In the term 12BH, how many factors are there?

• 2

• 4

• 1

• 3

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

What is the coefficient of the term 5y^4?

• y

• y^4

• 5

• 4

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

In the expression 5y^4 - 8y^3 + y^2 - y/4 - 7, what is the constant term?

• -7

• y^2

• 5y^4

• -8y^3

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

How many terms are in the expression 5y^4 - 8y^3 + y^2 - y/4 - 7?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

What are the factors of the term -y/4?

• y and 4

• -1/4 and y

• 1/4 and y

• -y and 4

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4