Question

When the following expression is written in simplest form, what is the coefficient of the variable term?

-2.5y + 8y - 10.5y
A. -5
B. 5.5
C. 0
D. -21

Answer 1

The coefficient is the number in front of y. Y is considered variable because any number could be substituted for y, so y it is not a constant number.

= -2.5y + 8y - 10.5y
combine like terms
= 5.5y - 10.5y
= -5y

ANSWER: A) -5

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