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Identifying terms and coefficients

Identifying terms and coefficients.

  • A term is a part of an expression separated by addition or subtraction. Keep its sign.
  • A coefficient is the number multiplying a letter. In , the coefficient is .
  • A constant term has no variable.

Example 1

List the terms. State the coefficient of and the constant term.

Terms Coefficient of Constant term

Example 2

List the terms. State the coefficient of and the constant term.

Terms Coefficient of Constant term

Your turn

Question 1

List the terms. State the coefficient of and the constant term.

Check answer
Terms Coefficient of Constant term

Keep the sign with its term. The constant term has no letter.

Question 2

List the terms. State the coefficient of and the constant term.

Check answer
Terms Coefficient of Constant term

Keep the sign with its term. The constant term has no letter.

Question 3

List the terms. State the coefficient of and the constant term.

Check answer
Terms Coefficient of Constant term

Keep the sign with its term. , so its coefficient is .

Question 4

List the terms. State the coefficient of and the constant term.

Check answer
Terms Coefficient of Constant term

Keep the sign with its term. The constant term has no letter.

Question 5

List the terms. State the coefficient of and the constant term.

Check answer
Terms Coefficient of Constant term

Keep the sign with its term. The constant term has no letter.