Term
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An additive part of an expression at the level being considered, including its attached positive or negative sign.
A single number, a single variable, or numbers and variables multiplied together (e.g., $4$, $x$, $3xy^2$).
A part of an expression separated at the top level by addition or subtraction; its sign belongs with it.
A part of an expression separated from other parts by addition or subtraction, with its sign retained.
A part of an expression separated by addition or subtraction, with its sign included.
A value or expression at a particular position in a sequence.
Topics that use Term
- Sequences (AQA GCSE)
- Algebra (Eduqas GCSE)
- Algebra - Notation, vocabulary and manipulation (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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