Understanding Terms, Factors, and Coefficients

Mr. Buffington from Simplify Academy introduces terms, factors, coefficients, and variables. He explains each concept with examples, focusing on identifying coefficients and variables in terms, understanding factors in expressions, and defining terms. The video includes practice exercises to reinforce learning and concludes with a review of key concepts, preparing students for a worksheet.

What are the main topics covered in this lesson?

• Calculus and Trigonometry

• Geometry and Algebra

• Terms, Factors, Coefficients, and Variables

• Statistics and Probability

In the expression 12a, what is the coefficient?

• 0

• 1

• 12

• a

Which of the following is a variable in the term 13x?

• 0

• 1

• x

• 13

What is a factor in mathematical terms?

• A number that divides another number

• A number that multiplies with another to give a product

• A number that is added to another number

• A number that is subtracted from another number

In the expression 5x, what are the factors?

• 5 and 1

• 5 and x

• 5 and 0

• x and 1

What separates terms in an expression?

• Parentheses and Brackets

• Multiplication and Division

• Addition and Subtraction

• Exponents and Roots

How many terms are in the expression 5x + 6y - 8z?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

Identify the factors in the term 7abc.

• 7, a, b, c

• 7, a, b

• a, b, c

• 7, b, c

How many factors does the term 14ac have?

• 2

• 1

• 4

• 3

In the expression 14ac + 3de, how many terms are there?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 1