Identifying Parts of Expressions in Algebra

The video tutorial covers identifying parts of expressions, focusing on terms and coefficients. It explains the concept of terms as parts of an expression separated by addition or subtraction. The tutorial also defines coefficients as numbers multiplying variables and provides examples to illustrate these concepts. Additionally, it discusses basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, along with factors. The session concludes with a fill-in-the-blanks exercise to reinforce the vocabulary learned.

What is a term in an expression?

• Only a number

• Only a variable

• A number, variable, or combination separated by addition or subtraction

• A number or variable alone

In the expression 3x + 7, what is the second term?

• 3

• x

• 7

• 3x

In the expression 2a^2 - 5a + 12, what is the first term?

• 2a^2

• 12

• 5a

• a^2

Why is it important to include the sign (plus or minus) with a term?

• To show the term's value

• To indicate the term's position

• To differentiate between terms

• To capture the correct sign of the term

What is a coefficient?

• A number added to a variable

• A number multiplying a variable

• A number subtracted from a variable

• A variable alone

In the expression 3x - 2y, what is the coefficient of y?

• -2

• y

• 2

• 3

What operation does the term 'sum' refer to?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

What does the term 'quotient' refer to?

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Multiplication

3 minus y is the _____ between 3 and y.

• sum

• quotient

• difference

• product

147 divided by 3z is the _____ of 147 and 3z.

• difference

• product

• sum

• quotient