Question

How many terms are in this expression?

x + 10x + 4y − 2y

Answer 1

2 terms

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

x + 10x + 4y - 2y

Step 2: Simplify

1. Combine like terms (x): 11x + 4y - 2y
2. Combine like terms (y): 11x + 2y

Step 3: Identify

11x is one term.

2y is another term.

We have 2 terms in total.