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.