Maths Dictionary · JSS 1, SS 2

Term

Simple meaning

One part of an expression, separated by + or − signs. Also one number in a sequence.

Example

3x2 − 2x + 7 has three terms.

See it

From the Simplifying Expressions lesson. Try moving things around.

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Faded tiles are a + and a − of the same kind: together they make 0.

As built: 3x + 2y + 4x + 5y

Collected: 7x + 7y