Question

Identify the linear term in the function of y = 2x2 − 5x − 12

Answer 1

The linear term is -5x

Explanation:

The linear term is the term that has the degree equal to 1.

The given function is

y = 2x^2 − 5x − 12

here 2x^2 = quadratic term i.e having degree 2

-5x = linear term i.e having degree 1

-12 = constant

so, The linear term is -5x