Question

How many terms are in this expression? 4x + y - 3
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Answer 1

a

Answer 2

C. 3

3x2 + 2y + 7xy + 5

In an algebraic expression, terms are the elements separated by the plus or minus signs. This example has four terms, 3x2, 2y, 7xy, and 5. Terms may consist of variables and coefficients, or constants.


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