Question

How many terms are in this sum?
5x - 6a + 8

Answer 1

Terms are separated by plus or minus signs. You tell me how many terms there are.

Answer 2

does the x after the 5 count??

Answer 3

go mathmaster..=)

Answer 4

No - if there is no symbol in the middle you assume it is times. This means the a after the 6 does not count also.

Answer 5

ok so 2?

Answer 6

3 terms

Answer 7

y 3??

Answer 8

ill give you an example 5a+7t-3f-8 has 4 terms...now try to answer that question..=)

Answer 9

3 terms

Answer 10

ohhhh the numbers???

Answer 11

Terms are separated by a plus or minus sign, there are two plus or minus signs and therefore three terms.

Answer 12

i thought it was the signs!

Answer 13

thanks guys.