Parts of an expression
Identify terms, coefficients, and degrees and read expression structure.
Meaning
Terms are the parts joined by addition; a coefficient is a number multiplying a variable part. A polynomial's degree is the greatest degree of its nonzero terms.
Example
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Scope and references
Topics
Terms, coefficients, constant terms, degree, monomials, polynomials
Learning goal
Identify terms, coefficients, and degrees and read expression structure.
Helpful background
Check omitted multiplication signs and the roles of letters.
Parts of an expression
These ordinary choice questions provide limited practice in this concept. They do not establish independent solution, full-concept performance, or mastery.