Parts of algebraic expressions

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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

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In the expression 7x - y, what is the coefficient of the variable y?

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-1

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What are the coefficients in the expression p + 2y + 8?

Back

1 and 2

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What are variables in an algebraic expression?

Back

Variables are symbols that represent unknown values, such as x and y.

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In the expression 2x + 3y + 9, what are the variables?

Back

x and y

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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, such as 9 in the expression 2x + 3y + 9.

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In the expression 10 - y, which term is a constant?

Back

10

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What does the variable y represent in the expression 2x + y?

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It can represent any value.

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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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What is the difference between a term and a coefficient?

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A term is a single mathematical expression, while a coefficient is the number in front of a variable in a term.