Parts of an Algebraic Expression-Honors

Parts of an Algebraic Expression-Honors

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Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a constant in an algebraic expression?

Back

A constant is a fixed value that does not change. For example, in the expression 21 + g - 5h, the number 21 is a constant.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

Back

A coefficient is a number that is multiplied by a variable. For example, in the expression 3w + 5t - 15, the number 3 is the coefficient of w.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

Back

A variable is a symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value. For example, in the expression 13r - 29, 'r' is a variable.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a term in an algebraic expression?

Back

A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both. For example, in the expression 3x + 2y + z, there are three terms: 3x, 2y, and z.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many terms are in the expression 3x + 2y + z?

Back

There are 3 terms in the expression: 3x, 2y, and z.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If there is not a number in front of a variable, what is it understood to be?

Back

It is understood to be 1. For example, if we have 'x', it is understood as 1x.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a term and a coefficient?

Back

A term is a complete part of an expression, which can include numbers and variables, while a coefficient is specifically the number in front of a variable.

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