Understanding Terms in Algebraic Expressions

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A part of an expression. It can be a single number, a variable, or a number and a variable that are multiplied together. For example, the expression 5x+18 has two terms. The first term is 5x and the second term is 18.

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term

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A number that is multiplied by a variable. For example, in the expression 3x+5 the ___________ would be 3.

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coefficient

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A set of equations where you want to find a solution that makes all the equations true at the same time.

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system of equations

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In an expression like 5x+2, the number 2 is called the ________ ____ because it doesn't change when x changes.

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constant term

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The point on the y-axis where the graph of the line crosses also known as the y-intercept.

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constant term

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rate of change

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slope

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Identify the terms of the algebraic expression: 3x + 5

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3x and 5

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A term without a variable

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Constant

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What is the coefficient of 'x' in the term 5x?

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5

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Coefficient

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A number being multiplied by a variable