How it works
Every part of an expression has a name. Terms are added. Factors are multiplied.
In 4p + 3, there are 2 terms: 4p and 3. In 4p, the coefficient is 4 and the variable is p.
Subtracted parts are terms too.
Worked examples
Count the terms
- 4p + 3.
- Terms are separated by plus or minus.
- There are 2 terms: 4p and 3.
Terms in a division
- 21 ÷ 7 + 5.
- 21 ÷ 7 is one term and 5 is the other.
- There are 2 terms.
Factors
- In 11 × 9, the numbers multiplied together.
- They are factors.
- 11 and 9 are factors.
A taste of the worksheet
These are the first problems of set A. The printable sheet has many more, with an answer key.
- A pen costs x dollars. The total for 8 pens and a card is 8x + 5. What is the coefficient of x? Answer: ___
- How many terms does 9 + 4p have?
- In 7y + 2, the number 7 is called the
- In 6 + 4k, the terms are 6 and 4k.
- Look at 4m + 7. Join each name to the part it names.