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How many terms does the expression have? 12+15x-16-4x-10x

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Solution:

Step-1: Remove the operation signs.

  • 12 + 15x - 16 - 4x - 10x
  • 12, 15x, -16, -4x, -10x

Step-2: Count the terms.

12, 15x, -16, -4x, -10x

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There are 5 terms in this expression.

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