Terms, Coefficients, & Like Terms

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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, which are being added or subtracted.

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What are coefficients in an expression?

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Coefficients are the numerical factors that multiply the variables 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 without a variable.

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How do you combine like terms?

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To combine like terms, you add or subtract the coefficients of terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the result of combining the like terms 6m + m - 4m?

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The result is 3m.

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What is the result of combining the like terms 5 + b + 2?

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The result is 7 + b.

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What is the difference between a term and a coefficient?

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A term is a part of an expression that can include numbers and variables, while a coefficient is specifically the number that multiplies a variable within a term.

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Can a term be a constant?

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Yes, a constant is considered a term in an expression.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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What is an example of a term with a coefficient?

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In the term 3x, 3 is the coefficient and x is the variable.