Intermediate Algebra Quiz

What is a variable in a mathematical expression?

• A fixed number that does not change

• A symbol that can represent different values

• A constant term

• A mathematical operation

How many types of terms are there in a variable expression?

• Four: Variable, constant, coefficient, and operator terms

• Two: Variable and constant terms

• One: Variable terms

• Three: Variable, constant, and coefficient terms

Which of the following is a constant term?

• 3xy

• 2x

• -9

• -4y

What is the role of a coefficient in a variable term?

• It is the variable itself

• It is the constant term

• It is the operation performed on the variable

• It is the number that multiplies the variable

Which of the following is a correct statement about coefficients?

• Coefficients are only attached to constant terms

• Coefficients are numbers attached to variable terms

• Coefficients do not affect the value of the expression

• Coefficients are always positive