Coefficients, Constants, Terms and Like Terms

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What is a term?

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Each part of an algebraic expression: a variable, a constant, or a product of a variable and a constant.

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What is a constant?

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A term without a variable; a number.

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What is a coefficient?

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The number in front of any variable term.

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Are 7y and 8x like terms?

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No.

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Are 7y and -8y like terms?

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Yes.

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What are like terms?

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Terms that have the same variable parts.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operations.

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What is a variable?

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A symbol used to represent a number that can change.

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What is the difference between a term and an expression?

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A term is a single mathematical entity, while an expression is a combination of terms.

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Can a constant be a term in an expression?

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Yes, a constant can be a term in an expression.