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How many terms are in the expression shown below? a2 - ab 8b b2 - 1

a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5

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there's a variable an expression and numbers so I believe it's b. 3
User Clay Garrett
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a2 is 1
-ab is 2
8b is 3
b2 is 4
-1 is 5
There are 5 terms in the expression
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