Coefficient of a Term

Like Terms in Algebra

Identifying Terms in an Expression

Monomial

In the business cost expression 4x + 500, the constant value 500 is considered an algebraic term even though it does not include a variable.

Identifying Components of a Service Cost Formula

In a warehouse management system, various mathematical components are used to track inventory and labor costs. Match each component from a warehouse manager's calculation formula to the description that correctly identifies its form as an algebraic term.

Analyzing Production Cost Components

Degree of a Term

In the expression $150 + 60h$, each part joined by the plus sign is called a(n) _____.

In the expression $25w + 15$, what are $25w$ and $15$ called?

What can an algebraic term be?

List the terms of $9a + y + 7$ in order from left to right.

Which of the following is NOT a single algebraic term?

Define an algebraic term. In your explanation, describe the different forms a term can take (such as a constant, or the product of a constant and one or more variables). Then give three distinct examples of algebraic terms.

Variables and Constants: The Age Difference Example

Coefficient of a Term

Degree of a Constant

In algebra, what term describes a number, like 5, whose value never changes?

In algebra, a number whose value never changes is called a:

In algebra, a number whose value never changes is called a _____.

In algebra, a number whose value always stays the same is called a:

Put these steps in order to find the constant in an algebraic expression.

In the expression $x + 7$, the number 7 is a constant.

In $5x + 8$, the 8 never changes. What algebra term names a number like this?

In the expression $x + 5$, identify which part is the constant and explain why.

Match each item with its meaning.

What is a constant? Give an algebraic expression with a constant.