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

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

-2.5y + 8y - 10.5y

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-5 is the coefficient.

Just follow the equation.
-2.5 + 8 = 5.5
5.5 - 10.5 = -5

-5y = -2.5y + 8y - 10.5y

Bourne answered Dec 26, 2017

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