Question

In the algebraic expression 5x + 8y – 12z, the values 5, 8, and –12 are _____ coefficients. terms. operations. variables.

Answer 1

I believe the answer would be coefficients. Coefficients are the number that is being multiplied by the variable.

Answer 2

Option 1 - Coefficient

Explanation:

Given : Algebraic expression
`5x+8y-12z`

To find : What are the values 5, 8, and –12 are ?

Solution :

Algebraic expression
`5x+8y-12z`

In the expression,

The terms are 5x, 8y and 12z.

A term is made up of a constant multiplied by a variable.

So, Variables are x, y and z.

So, Constant are 5,8 and 12.

That constant is called the coefficient.

Therefore, Option 1 is correct.

The values 5, 8, and –12 are coefficient.