parts of expressions
Identify the variable in 5x
x
“5 more than a number”
x + 5
Word that means add
sum/plus
A letter that represents a number
A number plus 5
x + 5
Identify the coefficient in 8y
8
“The difference of a number and 4”
x-4
Word that means multiply
times/product
A number that does not change
constant
3 times a number
3x
How many terms are in 4x + 3?
2
“Twice a number”
2x
Word that means divide
quotient/divided by
The number that multiplies a variable
coefficient
A number minus 7
x-7
Identify the constant in x + 9
9
“10 less than a number”
x - 10
Word that means subtract
minus/difference
Parts of an expression separated by + or −
term
The product of 4 and a number
4x
Name the terms in 2x − 5
2x and 5
“The quotient of a number and 8”
x ÷ 8
Which operation does “of” usually mean?
multiply
Terms with the same variable
like terms
A number divided by 6
x ÷ 6