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HOW MANY TERMS ARE IN THE FOLLOWING EXPRESSION. -6x-6y-6y

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Answer:

3

Explanation:

As written, the expression has 3 terms:

  • -6x
  • -6y
  • -6y

Two of these (-6y, -6y) are "like" terms and can be combined. If they were combined, the expression would have 2 terms:

-6x -12y

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