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 different parts of algebraic expressions.
1. In the expression 5x + 7, '5' is the , 'x' is the , and '7' is the . The entire 5x + 7 is an .
2. In the expression 3y - 2z + 10, '3y', '-2z', and '10' are all considered . The number '3' is the of 'y'.
3. An expression that contains only numbers and operations, like 8 + 3 - 1, is called a expression.
4. Which of the following is a constant in the expression 4a² - 2b + 9?
4
a
9
b
5. In the expression -6pq + 3, what is the coefficient of the term 'pq'?
6
-6
p
3
6. In the expression x + 8, the coefficient of 'x' is 0.
True
False
7. The expression 2x + 3y - 5 has three terms.
True
False
Match each part of the expression to its correct definition.
8. Term
a. A letter representing an unknown value.
9. Coefficient
b. A number on its own.
10. Variable
c. Parts of an expression separated by addition or subtraction.
11. Constant
d. The numerical factor of a term that contains a variable.
12. Write an algebraic expression with two terms, one variable, and one constant. Identify each part.
13. Explain the difference between a variable and a constant.
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