Parts of Algebraic Expressions

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What is the word that describes the letter that stands for an unknown number in an algebraic expression?

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Variable

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What is the "2" called in the term "2x"?

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Coefficient

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How many terms does the expression "6a + 4b - 7" have?

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3

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Identify the constant in the expression "3x + 2y + 7".

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7

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Identify the variables in the expression "2x + y + 8".

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x, y

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A mathematical phrase that can contain numbers, variables, and operators.

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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

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What is a coefficient?

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A numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A fixed value that does not change.

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What does it mean to simplify an algebraic expression?

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To combine like terms and reduce the expression to its simplest form.