Understanding Algebraic Expressions
A Grade 6 math worksheet on identifying and understanding the parts of algebraic expressions, including terms, coefficients, variables, and constants.
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Understanding Algebraic Expressions
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to identify the parts of the algebraic expressions.
For the expression 5x + 7, identify the following:
1. The variable is .
2. The coefficient is .
3. The constant is .
4. The terms are and .
1. In the expression 3y - 12, what is the coefficient?
y
3
-12
3y
2. Which of the following is a constant in the expression 2a + 4b - 9?
2a
4b
-9
a
1. Consider the expression 10 + 3w. How many terms are in this expression? List them.
2. In the expression 8p - 6q + 15, identify all the variables.
Match each definition to the correct term.
1. A number multiplied by a variable.
a. Variable
2. A symbol (usually a letter) that represents a number.
b. Constant
3. A number that stands alone.
c. Coefficient
4. Parts of an expression separated by addition or subtraction signs.
d. Term
1. In the expression 7k, the number 7 is a constant.
True
False
2. An expression must always contain a variable.
True
False