Question

Describe the parts of this algebraic expression using the lesson’s vocabulary. Negative x + 10.2 minus one-half x + y

Answer 1

The algebraic expression has one constant, 10.2, which is a number by itself. The variables, which are letters that stand for unknown values, are x and y. The coefficients, which are numbers that are multiplied to the variables, are

-1, -1/2, and 1. The terms that have an x are like terms.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The equation would be -x+10.2-
`(1)/(2)`x+y

The equation contains:

-decimals

-variables

-negatives

-fractions

-like-terms