Pre-Algebra: Coefficients, Constants, Terms and Like Terms

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What is a coefficient?

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The numerical part of a term; the constant that is multiplied by a variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a constant?

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A term without a variable; a number.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a term?

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A variable, a constant, or a product of a variable and a constant.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What are like terms?

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Terms with the same variable parts.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Are 8y and 8yx like terms?

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No.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the role of a coefficient in an expression?

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It indicates how many times the variable is multiplied.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Can a constant be part of a term?

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Yes, constants can be part of terms when they are added or subtracted.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Give an example of a term.

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5x, where 5 is the coefficient and x is the variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

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A variable can change and represent different values, while a constant remains the same.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you combine like terms?

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By adding or subtracting their coefficients.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1