7th Grade · Expressions & Equations
Term
7.EE.A.1
Definition
A single number, variable, or product of numbers and variables in an expression. Terms are separated by addition and subtraction signs.
Teach it
Where it is taught, with guided notes, practice, homework, an exit ticket and an interactive Teacher Deck.
Examples
- 5x2 − 3x + 7 has 3 terms — a trinomial.
- In 5x2, the coefficient is 5, the variable is x, and the exponent is 2.
Key rule
Count the + and − signs separating terms; that number plus 1 equals the number of terms.
Memory hook
Terms split apart at + and − signs.