Mathematics

Second Quarter – Module 20

Basic Terms in Algebra
Mathematics – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
Second Quarter – Module 20: Basic Terms in Algebra
First Edition, 2020
Republic Act 8293, Section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work
of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government
agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of
such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a
condition the payment of royalties.

Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand

names, trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective
copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to
use these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and
authors do not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Published by the Department of Education

Regional Director: Dr. Arturo B. Bayocot, CESO III
Assistant Regional Director: Dr. Victor G. De Gracia Jr., CESO V

Development Team of the Module

Author/s: Pelmar M. Acosta, T - II
Reviewers: Darelyn L. Cajeles, T- I
Lourgen V. Maalam, MT - I Stephanie Mae R. Lanzaderas, T- III
Alma C. Salomon, HT - III Janeth P. Cuaresma, T - I
Evaluator: Jonel C. Murillo
Illustrator and Layout Artist:Errol O. Taguran, HT - III
Stephanie Mae R. Lanzaderas, T - III

Management Team
Chairperson: Dr. Arturo B. Bayocot, CESO III
Regional Director
Co-Chairpersons: Dr. Victor G. De Gracia Jr. CESO V
Asst. Regional Director
Edwin R. Maribojoc, EdD, CESO VI
Schools Division Superintendent
Myra P. Mebato,PhD, CESE
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
Mala Epra B. Magnaong, Chief ES, CLMD
Members Neil A. Improgo, EPS-LRMS
Bienvenido U. Tagolimot, Jr., EPS-ADM
Samuel C. Silacan, EdD, CID Chief
Ernie J. Caguindangan, EPS - Mathematics
Rone Ray M. Portacion, EdD, EPS – LRMS
Leah G. Xenos, PSDS
Tita Pita L. Bago, EdD, Principal III/District In-charge
Marion G. Roa, Principal II/District In-charge
Agnes P. Gonzales, PDO II
Vilma M. Inso, Librarian II
Printed in the Philippines by
Department of Education – Region 10
Office Address: Zone 1, Deped Building, Masterson Avenue, Upper Balulang
Cagayan de Oro City
Contact Number: (088) 880 7072
E-mail Address: region10@deped.gov.ph
 7
Mathematics
Second Quarter – Module 20
Basic Terms in Algebra

This instructional material is collaboratively developed and

reviewed by educators from public schools. We encourage teachers
and other education stakeholders to email their feedback, comments,
and recommendations to the Department of Education-Region 10 at
region10@deped.gov.ph.

Your feedback and recommendations are highly valued.

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

 Introductory Message

For the learner:

Welcome to the Mathematics 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on
Basic Terms in Algebra!

The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often
used to depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner
is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and
skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!

This module is designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be able to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the answers
to the exercises using the Answer Key at the
end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.
 What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will
help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to

you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
 Table of Contents

What I Need to Know - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 1

What I Know - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 2
What’s In - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 4

Lesson 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 5
What’s New - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 5
What is It - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 7
What’s More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 10

Lesson 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 11
What’s New - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 11
What is It - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 13
What’s More - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 17
What I Have Learned - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 18
What I Can Do - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Assessment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 20
Additional Activities - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 22
Answer Key - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 23
References - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - 26
 What I Need to Know

This module is designed and written for you. It is here to help you
master the basic terms in algebra. The scope of this module permits it to be
used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the
diverse vocabulary level of students. Lessons are arranged in the standard
sequence of the course, but the order may be different from the textbook that
you are using.

After going through this module, you are expected to illustrate and
differentiate related terms in algebra:

a. where n is positive integer

b. constants and variables
c. literal coefficients and numerical coefficients
d. algebraic expressions, terms and polynomials
e. number of terms, degree of the term and degree of the polynomial

Specifically, you will:

a. define related terms in algebra

b. illustrate related terms in algebra
c. differentiate related terms in algebra

Dealing with the different terms in algebra will help you to understand
better the problems and lessen your confusions. Start answering this
module with a positive attitude. You can do this kid! Enjoy. 

1
 What I Know

Multiple Choice
Directions: Read and answer the following questions. Write your answer on
your Mathematics notebook.
1. How many term/s does a monomial have?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
2. These are numbers that have fixed values.
A. Constants C. Terms
B. Exponents D. Variables
3. These are symbols or letters that may take one or more than one value.
A. Constants C. Terms
B. Exponents D. Variables
4. Given the expression how many terms does it have?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
5. Which of the following is a polynomial with has two terms?
A. Binomial C. Trinomial
B. Monomial D. Multinomial
6. In the expression what is its degree?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

For numbers 7 – 9, refer to the expression given below

㐰㹆

7. Which is/are the exponent/s?

A. 1 B. 3 C. 4 D. a and b
8. Which is/are variable/s?
A. 1 B. 3 C. 4 D. a and b
9. Which is/are numerical coefficients?
A. 1 B. 3 C. 4 D. a and b

2
10. Which of the following is similar to
A. B. C. D.
11. Which of the following is dissimilar to the second term of the expression
t
A. C.

B. B. D.
12. What is the exponential form of
tt
A. C.
B. D. tt

13. Which of the following represents an unknown numerical value?

A. Constant C. Terms
B. Exponent D. Variable
14. It is an algebraic expressions with many terms.
A. Binomial C. Polynomial
B. Monomial D. Trinomial
15. How many terms does x y z xyz x yz x y z tt have?
A. B. C. 5 D. 6

3
 Basic Terms in Algebra

Do you know that mathematical concepts, rules, and properties of

numbers will not be easy to understand without the knowledge of the basic
terms in Algebra? The reason why algebra makes use of these terms is that
verbal phrases or sentences can be translated into mathematical phrases or
sentences, and vice versa. These are also fundamentals in forming
generalizations needed to solve certain problems.

Now, let’s have a short review to prepare

you for our new lesson.

What’s In

Remember that in the previous module, you have learned about

solving word problems involving conversions of units of measurements. Let us
have first an activity before we proceed.

Activity 1: Complete Me!

Let’s Find Out: What are the steps in solving word problems?
Let’s Use These Materials: Mathematics notebook and pen.
Let’s Do It This Way: Complete George Polya’s steps. Write your answer on
your Math notebook.
Steps
1. Understanding the problem. A.
B.
2. Devise a Plan. C.
3. Carry out the Plan. D.
4. Look Back. E

4
 Did you get the correct answer? If not, don’t worry because I will bring
you into the world of many treasures.

Lesson Constants, Variables and Algebraic

1 Expressions

Algebra has its own language of symbols. Like any other language, first,
you have to learn the basic vocabulary and correct ways to structure
sentences, or, in this case, equations, before it will all start making sense.
Once you do understand it, you will find that this is a useful language to know.
Once we are familiar with expressions, equations, and formulas, we
can arrange them into different forms and evaluate them to calculate things.
We don’t just rearrange them to improve our equations but there’s actually a
reason for it. The skills rearranging and evaluating expressions will be called
upon in almost every Math class you ever take, and therefore, it would
necessary for you to master it.

Now, let’s go treasure hunting and find the language of Algebra.

What’s New

Activity 2: Hunt Me!

Let’s Find Out: What are the basic terms in algebra?
Let’s Use These Materials: Math notebook and ballpen
Let’s Do It This Way: Inside the key is a list of words which are commonly
called “the language of Algebra”. Find these words in the puzzle below to
open the treasure chest. Copy the puzzle in your Math notebook and encircle
the words.

5
 Let’s begin…

Once upon a time, a pirate realized that he

has too much treasure and decided to give some
away. You will be given one chest. However, the
treasure chests he gave were all locked.
The pirate was obsessed with Algebra, so
he put special lock which could only be opened
with special passwords.
The pirate has provided you with a puzzle.
You have to look for the words listed in the
puzzle. Once you will find the words, present it to
the pirate and you can immediately receive your
treasure!

VARIABLE

COEFFICIENT
TERMS EXPONENT
CONSTANT

ALGEBRAIC
EXPRESSIONS

6
C G H J K L O I U Y T D F G H E R F G H
J K C V B N M K J H G F D S A S D Q W E
R T Y Y U I O P A S D F G H J K L A S D
F F G H J J K L Z X C V B N M A S D F G
H H J K L Q W E R C T Y U I O O P A S D
V C V B A S D F G O Q W E R T Y U C C V
A L G E B R A I C E X P R E S S I O N S
R Q W E R T Y U U F T Y U I O P S N F G
I G H J K L Q W E F R T Y U I O P S A S
A D F G H J K L A I A S D F G H J T J K
B Q W E R T Y U I C A S D F G H J A C V
L X C V B N M A S I S D F G H J K N Z X
E Q W E R T Y U I E X P O N E N T T U I
R T Y U I O O P Q N A S D F G H J K L A
A S D F G H J K L T E R M S W E R T Y U
Q W E R T Y U I O P A S D F G H J K L Z
Z X C V B N M A S D F G H J K L P O I U
A S D F G H J K L Q W E R T Y U I O P Z
Z X C V B N M Q W E R T Y U I O P A S D
F G H J K L Z X C V B N M Q W E R T Y U

You did it! Congratulations!

Let us define each word to help you understand better.

What Is It

The branch of Mathematics that involves expressions with variables is

called Algebra. The result of combining numbers and variables with ordinary
operations of arithmetic is called an algebraic expression or simply an
expression.
The following are important terms to remember.

The Language in Algebra

Terms Definition
Algebraic is a group of terms separated by the plus ( + ) or
Expression minus ( - ) sign.
Constant is a term or number with exact values.
Variable is any letter in the alphabet representing unknown
value, sometimes called a literal coefficient.

7
Exponent tells how many times the base is used as a factor.
Term is a constant or a variable or constants and variables
multiplied together. The number part of each term is
called the numerical coefficient while the variable
or variables is/are called the literal coefficient/s. For
the term 2yz, the numerical coefficient is 2 and the
literal coefficients are y and z.

Now, let’s have another activity.

Activity 3: Fill My Emptiness!
Let’s Find Out: What are the missing terms?
Let’s Use These Materials: Math Notebook and ballpen
Let’s Do It This Way: Below are the arithmetic statements with missing terms.
Find the missing terms to complete it. Write your answer on your Mathematics
notebook. Number 1 is done for you.

1. 5 + 0 = 5

2. + 1 = 5

3. + 3 = 5

4. 1 + = 5

5. + 6 = 5

The expressions have missing terms. These terms are represented by

a blank(____), a circle( ), a rectangle ( ) , or simply x and y.
For example

+ =5
x + y = 5
In the last expression, x and y may take values from the set of integers
that make the statement true.

8
 There is an infinite number of values that can take the places of x and y.
These letters are called variables and the number 5, which remains
unchanged, is called constant.
Consider the expression
i
The numbers 4, 3 and 2 are constants.
The letters x and y are variables. These variables may represent
elements of the set of real numbers.
The term means 4 times x and times x. It can also be written as
, , or i The dots and parentheses ( ) separate
constants and variables and also serve as multiplication signs.

The expression can be written as i

base exponent

Similarly, can be written as . The variables x is the base and the

number 3 is the exponent. The exponent tells how many times the base is used as
a factor.

An exponent of 1 can be omitted in a term such as in 䁞 ꀀ which

t t t t
mean 䁞 ꀀ respectively.

The terms 䁞 are called powers.

Examples

Expressions It can be read as follows:

Four to the second power or four squared
Two to the third power or 2 cubed
x to the fourth power or x to the fourth

9
 What’s More

Remember that a term is a constant or a variable or constants and variables

multiplied together. Now, let’s have an activity. All you have to do is just count the
number of terms in each expressions.
Activity 3: Count me!
Let’s Find Out: How many terms does the expression have?
Let’s Use These Materials: Math Notebook and ballpen
Let’s Do It This Way: Count the number of terms if each figure represents a
variable. Write your answer on your Mathematics notebook. Number 1 is done
for you.
A. Count the number of terms.

1.) + - ___3___

2.) - ________

3.) + + - ________

4.) ________

5.) + ________

B. Identify the number of terms in each algebraic expressions.

1.) t ________

2.) t ________

3.) ________

4.) ________

5.) _________

10
Lesson
Classifying Algebraic Expressions
2

Algebraic expression can be classified according to the number of

terms. This classification is considered a special kind of algebraic expression
which is called Polynomial.
To understand it better, please observe the model on the next activity.

What’s New

Activity 1: Model Me!

Let’s Find Out: Model the algebraic expressions using the algebra tiles.
Let’s Use This Materials: Math notebook and pen.
Let’s Do It This Way:
1. Use the algebra tiles to model an algebraic expressions below.
2. Draw your model in your mathematics notebook.

Let
+ Represent (1) + Represent (x)

Represent (-1) Represent (-x)

Represent ( )
+

Represent ( )

11
I will do it first and the remaining numbers will be yours.

Here is how to Use the tile + which

model 3x. represents (x).

Now,
+

Use the tiles below:

Here is how to
model t.
Represent ( )
+

+ Represent (x)

+ Represent (1)

So, we need to use

2 tiles of +

5 tiles of +

1 tiles of +

Therefore, t can be
modelled as
+ +
+ +

+ +

12
It’s your turn!

1. 4. t
2. t 5. t
3.

Congratulations! Let us now define and discuss how to classify algebraic

expressions.

What Is It

There are special kinds of algebraic expression called Polynomials. A

Polynomial is an algebraic expression where each term is a constant, a
variable or a product of a constant and variable. The variable has a whole
number (non-negative number) exponent. A polynomial also can be a
monomial, binomial, trinomial or a multinomial.

Remember:
An algebraic expression is NOT a
polynomial if
1. the exponent of the variable is NOT
a whole number {0, 1, 2, 3..}.
2. the variable is inside the radical
sign.
3. the variable is in the denominator.

13
Examples:

Polynomials It satisfies the conditions.

The exponent is negative.
There is a variable in the
Not Polynomials denominator.

The variable is inside the

radical sign.

Now, we will classify an algebraic expression according to the number

of its terms.

Examples:

Expressions 1st term 2nd term 3rd term

Monomial

Ẑ㐰㹆 Ẑ㐰㹆 These are called

monomials because
there is only one term in
each of the algebraic
㐰 㐰 expressions.
Binomial

These are called

binomials because the
algebraic expressions
are made up of two
㐰 㐰 terms.

Trinomial

㐰 㐰㹆 㐰 㐰㹆 㹆 These are called

㹆 trinomials because the
algebraic expressions
contain three terms.

14
Algebraic expressions composed of two or more terms are called
multinomials.

SUMMARY
Kinds of Polynomial according to the number of terms
Monomial polynomial with only one term
Binomial polynomial with two terms
Trinomial polynomial with three terms
Multinomial polynomial with four or more terms

Degree of Polynomials

If the polynomial is in standard form (terms are arranged in

descending order of exponents), the first term is called the Leading Term. The

numerical coefficient of the leading term is called the Leading Coefficient.

The degree of a polynomial in a single variable is the highest exponent of

the variable among the terms. For polynomials with more than one variable, the
degree of the polynomials is the highest sum of the exponents of the variables
among the terms.

Examples

1. t

The degree of the term is 2.

The degree of term is 1.

The degree of the term is 0.

Since the highest exponent of the polynomial t is 2, the

degree of the polynomial is 2. You can also say that it is a second
degree trinomial.

2. 11d

15
 The variable d has exponent 1. Thus, degree of the polynomial 11d is 1.
You can also say that it is a first-degree monomial.

3. –pqr
Each variable has an exponent of 1, that is, ptqt rt and the sum of
their exponents is 3. Therefore, the degree of the polynomial is 3. You
can also say that it is a third-degree monomial.

4. a a b 6a b ab b
The sum of the exponents of each term is 4. Therefore, the degree of
the polynomial is 4. You can also say that it is a fourth-degree
polynomial.

5. uv tt u v u v
In the polynomial, -uv has degree 2, 10 has a degree 0, and
have degree 9. The highest sum of the exponents among the
terms is 9. Therefore, the degree of the polynomial is 9. You can also
say that it is a ninth-degree polynomial.

Kinds of Polynomial according to its degree

Constant a polynomial of degree zero 3

Linear a polynomial of degree one

Quadratic a polynomial of degree two

Cubic a polynomial of degree three

Quartic a polynomial of degree four

Quintic a polynomial of degree five

Consider the trinomial ꀀ . The three terms of the trinomial are

8x, -y and 32. In 8x, 8 is the numerical coefficient of x, and x is the literal
coefficient of 8. In the term –y the numerical coefficient is -1.A numerical
coefficient of 1 can be omitted in a term since the term –y means -1y.

16
 Terms with the same literal coefficients of the same degree are called
similar terms, while the terms that have different literal coefficients and
degree are called dissimilar terms.

Note:

In determining similar and dissimilar terms, the numerical coefficient do not

matter.

Examples:

Similar Terms 2ab, 6ab, and –ab

Dissimilar Terms 2a, 3ab and -5b

Remember

In writing polynomial, the easiest way is to write the terms

in decreasing order of degrees. We then say that the polynomial
is written in descending order. When a polynomial is written with
descending order of exponents. The coefficient of the first term
is called the leading coefficient.

What’s More

Activity 1: Check It Out!

Let’s Find Out: How to identify and classify polynomials according to the
number of terms?
Let’s Use These Materials: Mathematics notebook and pen.
Let’s Do It This Way: Copy and complete the table below. Write your answer on
your Math notebook. Number 1 is done for you.
1. Mark check (/) whether each expression is a polynomial or not.
17
 2. If it is a polynomial, mark check whether it is a monomial, binomial,
or trinomial.
3. Write the leading coefficient and the degree of the polynomial.

Expressions

Degree of a
Polynomial

Polynomial

Polynomial
Coefficient
Monomial

Trinomial
Binomial

Leading
Not a
1. x xy y   1 3
t
2. x

3. t a b c d
x
4.

5. x xy y

What I Have Learned

Activity 2: Fill Me Now!

Let’s Find Out: How much do you know about the basic terms in Algebra?
Let’s Use These Materials: Mathematics notebook and pen.
Let’s Do It This Way: Fill in the blanks with the correct terms from the word
pool. Write your answer on your Math notebook.

Monomial Literal Coefficient Numerical Coefficient

.
Variable Algebraic Expressions
Terms Polynomials Constants
Exponents Base

1. Symbols or letters that may take one or more than one value is
called____________.
2. Numbers that have fixed values refers to a ___________.

18
 3. A _________ is a constant, a variable, or a product or a quotient of
constants and variables separated by the symbols + and -.
4. An _________ is a variable, a constant, or a combination of both which
may be related by any of the four fundamental operations.
5. Algebraic expression where each term is a constant, a variable or a
product of a constant and variable is called ___________.
6. An ____________ is a symbol or a number at the upper right hand
corner of a variable, constant, or expression. It indicates the number of
times the variable, constant, or expression is used as a factor.
7. The variable, constant, or expression on which the exponent is applied
is called the _________.
8. The ______________ is the constant factor in a monomial.
9. The ______________ is/are the variable factor/s in a monomial.
10. A __________ is an algebraic expression which has only one term.

What I Can Do

Activity 3: Do Me A Favor!
Let’s Find Out: How to apply the basic terms in Algebra?
Let’s Use These Materials: Mathematics notebook and pen.
Let’s Do It This Way: Explain and discuss the given situations below. Write
your answer on your Mathematics notebook.

1. Why is it important to understand the order of operations?

2. Explain why the square of the sum of two numbers is different from the
sum of the squares of the two numbers.
3. Explain why the polynomial ꀀ 6 has a degree 3 and not
4.
4. Is the sum of the degrees of the terms of a binomial never, sometimes,
or always equal to the degree of the binomial? Explain.
5. Write a polynomial modeled by the algebra tiles below.

19
 + +
+ + +
+ +

Assessment

Multiple Choice
Directions: Read and answer the following questions. Write your answer on
your Mathematics notebook.
1. Which of the following is similar to
A. B. C. D.
2. Which of the following is dissimilar to the second term of the expression
ti

A. B. C. D.

3. What is the exponential form of

tt
A. B. C. D.) tt

4. Which of the following represents an unknown numerical value?

A. Constant C. Terms
B. Exponent D. Variable
5. It is an algebraic expressions with many terms.
A. Binomial C. Polynomial
B. Monomial D. Trinomial
6. How many terms does x y z xyz x yz x y z tt have?
A. B. C. 5 D. 6
7. How many terms does a monomial have?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
8. These are numbers that have fixed values.
A. Constants C. Terms
B. Exponents D. Variables

20
9. These are symbols or letters that may take one or more than one value.
A. Constants C. Terms
B. Exponents D. Variables
10. Given the expression how many terms does it have?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

11. Which of the following is a polynomial with two terms?

A. Binomial C. Multinomial
B. Monomial D. Trinomial
12. In the expression what is its degree?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
For numbers 13-15, refer to the expression given below
㐰㹆
13. Which is/are the exponent/s?
A. a and b B. 1 C. 3 D. 4
14. Which is/are variable/s?
A. a and b B. 1 C. 3 D. 4
15. Which is/are numerical coefficients?
A. a and b B. 1 C. 3 D. 4

21
 Additional Activities

Complete the table below.

Algebraic
Leading Term

Expression

according to

according to
polynomials

polynomials

the degree
Coefficient

the no. of
Kinds of

Kinds of
Leading

Degree

terms
x3 + 4
2x2 + x – 5

12a2 +5a5 – 2a4

+3a3
-11a2 – 22a3 +
6
4m4 + 8m2– 32
+ 7m3 +3m5

Congratulations!
You have successfully completed this module.

22
 Answer Key

Lesson 1

23
 24
What’s New
1. 2. 3.
+ + - + + +
+ + +
+ + +- + +
+ + +- +
+ + +
+ +
4. 5.
+ -
- - + + +
- -
- + +
-
Lesson 2
25
26
 References

Books

Julieta G. Bernabe, Elementary Algebra (Textbook for First Year),SD Publications Inc.
2009, 82-86.

Marilou C. Geruela et. al., Mathematics for the 21st Century Learner, Diwa Learning
Center Systems Inc. 2015, 130-132

27
For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Department of Education – Region 10

Zone 1, DepEd Building Masterson Avenue, Upper Balulang

Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Telefax: (088) 880 7072
E-mail Address: region10@deped.gov.ph

28