Parts of an Expression

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What is a coefficient in an expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a constant in an expression?

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A constant is a number that does not change and has no variable attached to it.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a variable in an expression?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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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, separated by + or - signs.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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The coefficient is 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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The constant is -4 + 2 = -2.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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This expression has three terms: 3x, 2y, and -5.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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The coefficient is 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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The constant is 8.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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The term is 9b.

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