Identify Parts of an Expression (vocab)

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What is a term in an expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, multiplied together.

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. They can be combined through addition or subtraction.

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol, usually a letter, that represents an unknown value in an expression.

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What is a constant in an expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change, represented by a number in an expression.

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in a term.

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How do you identify like terms in an expression?

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To identify like terms, look for terms that have the same variable(s) raised to the same power.

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What is the difference between a term and an expression?

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A term is a single part of an expression, while an expression is a combination of one or more terms.

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Can a term be a constant?

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Yes, a term can be a constant if it is a standalone number without any variable.

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What is the role of parentheses in expressions?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first in an expression.

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How do you simplify an expression with like terms?

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To simplify an expression with like terms, combine the coefficients of the like terms.