Parts of an Expression Worksheet
Identify and understand the different parts of algebraic expressions including terms, coefficients, variables, and constants.
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to identify the parts of the algebraic expressions.
For the expression: 5x + 7y - 3
1. The terms are:
2. The coefficients are:
3. The variables are:
4. The constant is:
5. Which of the following is a constant in the expression 2a - 4b + 9?
2
-4
9
b
6. In the expression 6 - p, what is the coefficient of 'p'?
6
1
-1
p
7. In the expression 3x + 2, 'x' is a coefficient.
True
False
8. The expression 8ab has two terms.
True
False
9. Write an algebraic expression with three terms, two variables, and one constant.
Match each part of the expression with its definition.
10. Term
a. A number multiplied by a variable.
11. Coefficient
b. A number on its own.
12. Variable
c. A single number or variable, or numbers and variables multiplied together.
13. Constant
d. A letter representing an unknown value.