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How many terms are in this expression? 5x + y - 3x - 8 + 2

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Answer:

There are 3 terms

Explanation:

Given expression,

→ 5x + y - 3x - 8 + 2

Let's simplify the expression,

→ 5x + y - 3x - 8 + 2

→ (5x - 3x) + y + (-8 + 2)

→ 2x + y - 6

The number of terms are,

→ 2x + y - 6

→ 3 terms (trinomial)

Hence, there are 3 terms.

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