Parts of an Algebraic Expression

Identify the variables in the expression
3x +  9

• x

• y

• 9

• 3x

How many terms are in the expression
3a + 2b + c + 100

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Identify the constant in the expression
4y + 2 + x

• x

• y

• 4y

• 2

The number before a variable is the _____.

• term

• constant

• coefficient

• variable

Find the coefficient in the algebraic expression.

• x

• 4

• 5

• 9

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

• 1

• 0

• -1

• 5

A number with no variable attached is called a  _____

• coefficient

• constant

• variable

• term

A letter that represents a number is called a _____.

• variable

• coefficient

• constant

• term

How many coefficients are in expression?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What part of an algebraic expression is separated by addition or subtraction?

• coefficient

• constant

• term

• variable