Parts of an Expression

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an expression. For example, in 4x, 4 is the coefficient.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Identify the term that is a constant in the expression 6a + 4b + 9.

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9 is the constant term in the expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change. For example, in the expression 4y + 2, 2 is the constant.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the coefficient of x in the expression 5x + 3y + 2?

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5 is the coefficient of x in the expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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A number with no variable attached is called a _____?

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constant.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

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A variable is a symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value. For example, in the expression 3x + 2, x is the variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, such as 4x or 7.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you identify the constant term in an expression?

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The constant term is the number in the expression that does not have a variable attached to it.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the difference between a coefficient and a constant?

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A coefficient is a number that multiplies a variable, while a constant is a fixed number without a variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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In the expression 3x + 4y + 5, what are the coefficients?

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The coefficients are 3 and 4, which multiply the variables x and y respectively.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B