Question

Write the expression-3x2+2y2+5xy-2y+5x2-3y2 in simplest form A how many terms are in the simplified expression? B how many terms in the simplified expression negative?

Answer 1

• 4
• 2

Explanation:

= x²(-3 +5) +y²(2 -3) +5xy -2y

= 2x² -y² +5xy -2y

a) there are 4 terms in the simplified expression

b) 2 terms have negative coefficients (-y² and -2y)