6.02 Building algebraic expressions
For each of the following terms, choose the correct definition from the options below:
Pronumeral
Coefficient
Expression
A numeral that is placed before and multiplies a pronumeral in an algebraic term
A way to express a mathematical value that involves pronumerals
A symbol, commonly a letter, that is used in the place of a numeric value
State the coefficient in the following terms:
4 x
- 4 y
6 y
- 6 y
For each of the following terms, choose the correct definition from the options below:
Sum
Product
Difference
Quotient
Factor
Term
The result of multiplying two or more values or algebraic expressions.
The result of dividing a value or algebraic expression by another.
A single component of a product.
The result of adding two or more values or algebraic expressions.
A single component of a sum or subtraction.
The result of subtracting a value or algebraic expression from another.
Write an algebraic expression for each of the following statements:
7 multiplied by x
8 more than 5 x
3 less than 8 y
The product of 9 u and 8
The quotient of 8 u and 9
Four times y take away 9
8 more than the quotient of 9 and x
The difference of a and b, divided by 6
Write a word statement for each of the following expressions:
For each of the following expressions:
State the order in which the operations should be performed.
Hence, simplify the expression.
Rewrite in expanded form:
3 k
- 5 k
pqr
7m^2 n