Basic Algebraic Expressions and Terminology

What is an expression that contains at least one variable called?

• operational expression

• constant expression

• numerical expression

• algebraic expression

Which expression best describes the statement "the product of a number and 5"?

What is the term for a mathematical phrase that contains numbers, variables, and operations?

• Numerical Expression

• Equation

• Algorithm

• Algebraic Expression

Which part of an algebraic expression represents a quantity that does not change?

• Variable term

• Constant term

• Dynamic coefficient

• Changing factor

Identify the part of an algebraic expression that is separated by addition or subtraction signs.

• variable

• term

• factor

• coefficient

What property allows for two or more numbers to be multiplied in any order without changing the product?

• Associative Property of Multiplication

• Commutative Property of Multiplication

• Distributive Property

• Multiplicative Identity Property

In an algebraic expression, what is the word that describes the letter that stands for an unknown number?

• term

• coefficient

• variable

• product

Identify the variable of the algebraic expression:

3x + 5

• 3

• x

• 5

• +

What are the terms in the expression 3x - 17?

• x, 17

• 3x, -17

• 3x, 17, -

• -, 17

What all is included in an algebraic expression?

• Numbers

• Variables

• Operations

• Equal to sign