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Terms, factors, coefficients
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Terms, factors, coefficients.
The big ideaEvery part of an expression has a name. Terms are added. Factors are multiplied.

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.

Terms• 4p• 3Inside 4p• coefficient: 4• variable: p
4p + 3.

Example 1: Count the terms

  1. 4p + 3.
  2. Terms are separated by plus or minus.
  3. There are 2 terms: 4p and 3.

Example 2: Terms in a division

  1. 21 ÷ 7 + 5.
  2. 21 ÷ 7 is one term and 5 is the other.
  3. There are 2 terms.

Example 3: Factors

  1. In 11 × 9, the numbers multiplied together.
  2. They are factors.
  3. 11 and 9 are factors.

Words to know

term
A part of an expression that is added.
coefficient
The number multiplying a variable.

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Try it

  1. How many terms in 3x + 5y + 2?
  2. What is the coefficient in 6k?
  3. Are 4 and p factors in 4p?
  4. What are the terms in 7 + 2m?
Answers: 1. 3 · 2. 6 · 3. yes · 4. 7 and 2m
For grown-upsWrite an expression on paper and circle each term.
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