Exploring Key Vocabulary in Algebraic Expressions

The video tutorial introduces key mathematical concepts related to expressions, including terms, coefficients, variables, and exponents. It explains how to identify and combine like terms, providing examples and practice exercises. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the vocabulary used in math to facilitate learning and problem-solving.

What is referred to as a 'term' in an algebraic expression?

• The exponent

• The coefficient

• The entire expression

• -5x to the power of 3

What is the coefficient of the term 7x?

• None

• 1

• x

• 7

In the term -4x to the power of 3, what is the exponent?

• -4

• None

• 3

• x

Which terms are considered 'like terms'?

• Terms with the same variable and exponent

• Terms with different coefficients

• All terms in an expression

• Terms with different variables

How do you combine like terms -5x^3 and -4x^3?

• None of the above

• Add the coefficients to get -9x^3

• Subtract the coefficients

• Multiply the coefficients

What results from combining the constants 8 and 2?

• None of the above

• 16

• 6

• 10

What is the coefficient of a term x?

• None

• x

• 0

• 1

What do we call the number 3 in the term 3x^2?

• Exponent

• Constant

• Coefficient

• Variable

In the term x, what is the implied exponent?

• None

• 0

• x

• 1

What is the term used to describe the exponent in mathematical terms?

• Power

• Coefficient

• Variable

• Constant