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How many terms are in the expression a3 + 3a2b - 4ab - 11b + 7?

User Imran Rana
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I believe it's 5 because if you count a^3 is one 3a2b is two -4ab is three -11b is four and 7 is five. 
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Answer:

5 terms

Explanation:


a^3 + 3a^2b - 4ab - 11b + 7

Terms in the expression contains variables and numbers. they are separated by any operators like addition and subtraction

In the given expression the terms are

a^3, 3a^2b , -4ab, -11b and 7

So we have 5 terms

In the given expression, there are 5 terms in total

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