Question

When the following expression is written in simplest form, what is the coefficient of the variable term? -2.5y + 8y - 10.5y

-5

5.5

0

-21

Answer 1

Option 1 is correct.

-5

Explanation:

Given:

The given expression is.

`=-2.5y+8y-10.5y`

Write the given expression in simplest form.

`=-2.5y+8y-10.5y`

Add negative term of y.

`=-13y+8y`

`=-5y`

The simplest form of given expression is
`=-5y`

Therefore, the coefficient of the variable term is -5