Identifying Variables, Constants and Coefficients

In 6x − 3y = 18,

y is a ___.

• coefficient

• constant

• term

• variable

A symbol (letter) that represents an unknown value is called a -

• constant

• expression

• variable

• term

a number without a variable is called a -

• coefficient

• constant

• term

• expression

A number that multiplies a variable is called a -

• coefficient

• constant

• term

• variable

A number, a variable, or numbers/variables multiplied together are called -

• constants

• terms

• variables

• coefficients

What is the numerical factor in a term that multiplies the variable?

• coefficient

• exponent

• constant

• variable

Which part of an algebraic expression is represented by a letter that can take on different values?

• Variable

• Coefficient

• Constant

• Parameter

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

• Variable term

• Constant term

• Dynamic coefficient

• Changing factor

What is called the part of an algebraic expression that contains a variable?

• Variable Factor

• Variable Term

• Coefficient

• Expression

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

• 2

• 6

• 3

• 4