Question

16. In the expression a+2a-12c^2, a, 2b, and -12c2 are examples of

O operations.
O terms.
Olike terms.
O equations.

Answer 1

Terms

Explanation:

Any expression is formed of terms separated by addition or subtraction.

A term can be a number, a variable or the product of multiplying a number and a variable.

Now, the given expression is:

a + 2b + 12c^2

This expression has three terms all separated by addition. These terms are:

a : which is only a variable

2b : which is the product of a number and a variable

12c^2 : which is the product of a number and a variable

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