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Claire says the expression 8x^3 has three terms: 8, x, and 3. Is she correct?

Explain.
Answer in complete sentences.

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Answer:

No, she isn't right.

Explanation:

Terms can either be numbers or variables, or numbers and variables multiplied together.

Terms are separated by the division, addition, and subtraction sighs.

So the the expression 8x^3 Only has one term.

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