Unit 6: Expressions Flashcard

Front

What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

Back

A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression. For example, in 3x, 3 is the coefficient.

Front

Identify the coefficients in the expression: 4 + 3x + 5x.

Back

The coefficients are 3 and 5.

Front

What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

Back

A constant is a fixed value that does not change. In the expression 4x + 5, the constant is 5.

Front

Simplify the expression: 3x - 5x.

Back

The simplified expression is -2x.

Front

What does it mean to combine like terms?

Back

Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

Simplify the expression: 7v + 2 + 12 + 2v.

Back

The simplified expression is 9v + 14.

Front

Combine like terms: 3x + 2x + 3y - 7y.

Back

The result is 5x - 4y.

Front

What is the result of adding 4x and 5?

Back

The result is 4x + 5.

Front

What is the result of subtracting 2y from 5y?

Back

The result is 3y.

Front

What is the expression for the sum of 3x and 4?

Back

The expression is 3x + 4.