Identifying Parts of Algebraic Expressions & Vocabulary

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What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

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A variable is a letter that represents a number and can take on different values.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a number that is multiplied by a variable in an expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What are like terms in an algebraic expression?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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In the expression 6x - 3y + 12, what is the term that contains the variable y?

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-3y

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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In the expression 5x + 3y - 7, what is the coefficient of y?

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3

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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-2x and x; 12 and -8.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equality sign, while an equation does.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D