Name: _______________
Date: _______________
Introduction to Algebra: Vocabulary
Match the vocabulary to the correct definition. Write the answer in the blank on the left side
of the paper.
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1.
Algebraic expression
A.
each part of an expression separated by +
or –
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2.
Algebraic equation
B.
a letter that stands for a particular
numerical value
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3.
coefficient
C.
a number that stands by itself
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4.
constant
D.
a mathematical sentence showing two
expressions are equal; contains an equal
sign
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5.
term
E.
a number that does not stand by itself; it is
attached to the variable
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6.
variable
F.
a number sentence without an equal sign;
has at least one term and one operation
D
Label the parts of the expression: coefficient, constant or variable
m + 4 + 2 – 7m + 6
7. _______________
10.
8. _______________
9. _______________
How many terms are present in the expression above? _______________
Identify each part of the algebraic expression as the term, coefficient, variable, or
constant.
11.
4x – 12
4x and -12 are _______________
4 is a _______________
-12 is a _______________
x is a _______________
12.
a + 3b
a and b are _______________
3 is a _______________
a and 3b are _______________
13.
-6y
-6 is a _______________
y is a _______________
14.
6a – b2
6a and b2 are _______________
6 is a _______________
a and b are _______________
Identify the terms, coefficients, variables, and constants in each expression. The first one
is completed for you as an example.
expression
term(s)
coefficient(s)
variable(s)
constant(s)
4x – 12
4x, -12
4
x
-12
a + 3b
6y
5 + 6c
6a – b
ab – c
5m – 3n
3x – 4
2k + 15 – m
-8 – 4c + 7 - c
x3 + 4