Question

What are the terms in the expression, 3 + 5 + 7b – 18a?

a)The terms are 3 + 5 and 7b – 18a.
b) The terms are 3, 5, 7b, and -18a.
c)The terms are 3, 5, 7b and 18a.

Answer 1

{8, 7b, -18a}.

Explanation:

The expression can be simplified as follows:

3 + 5 + 7b – 18a = 8 + 7b – 18a.

This has three terms: {8, 7b, -18a}.