Question

For the following​ expression, ​a) Determine the number of terms. ​b) Write down each term. ​c) Write down the coefficient for each term. Make sure you simplify the expression before answering. 2x-13

Answer 1

a) 2

b) 2x, -13

c) 2, -13

Explanation:

Term means mathematical equations that are separated by arithmetic symbols like (+,-,x,/).

For example, there is 2 terms in the following example because there is two values separated by arithmetic symbols: 3x+5.

More examples of terms: 7, 5x, x,
`7x^2`,
`x^2`

Coefficient means the value that you multiply the variable by. The coefficient in the variable: 5x is 5 because you are multiplying x by 5.