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What is the variable in the following algebraic expression?
3-4w
w
A number that stands alone
Constant
10 more than a number
n+10
evaluate if x=5
x+1
6
What is the constant in the following algebraic expression?
5g+19
19
An unknown value.
Variable
3 less than a number
n-3
evaluate if x=10
2x+3
23
What is the coefficient in the following algebraic expression?
8+7y
7
Algebraic expression
A combination of numbers and variables separated by operation signs. Ex: 2x+3
the quotient of a number and 7
n/7
evaluate if x=2.5
4x
10
How many terms are in the following algebraic expression?
3x-4y+18-2z
4 terms
A number placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression.
Coefficient
8 times the sum of 6 and a number
8(6+n)
evaluate if x=2 and y=3
2x2+2y - x
12
K less than the product of 3 and g.
3g - k
Parts of Expression separated by addition or subtractions sign
Terms
the product of 9 and a number, split into 3 equal groups
9n/3
What is the value of the expression 4b3 + 11 when b = 2?
43