Parts of An Expression
5 more than x
x + 5
increased, more, added by, sum?
addition
3n
The product of 3 and a number.
2x - x + 5 when x = 2
7
The product of 2 and y
2y
product, times, factor
multiplication
9 + j
The sum of 9 and j.
2(x+7) +2(x+7) when x = 1
What are the variables in the following expression: 2y+3z+9
y and z
10 less than c
c - 10
less than, difference, fewer
subtraction
9 + 4n
The sum of 9 and 4 times a number.
3x + 2 -3x when x = 5
2
How are constants different than coefficients?
Constants stand alone and coefficients are attached to a variable.
The quotient of x and 4
x/4
quotient, fraction
division
2x + 5
2x/4 + x -1) ; x = 10
14
Which terms are alike be in the following expression? 2x+4z-3x+11
2x and -3x
5 less than the product of 2 and y
2y - 5
Uh-oh! The value of x in x +2 = 6
x = 4
(n + 3)/2
The sum of a number and 3 divided by 2.
2x - 3x + 9 + x when x = 4
5