Question

How many terms are in the expression 6y+3+y+4y+5​

Answer 1

5 terms

Explanation:

In an expression, a term can be a number, a variable, or a number and variable multiplied together. Terms are separated by addition or subtraction.

In the expression:

6y+3+y+4y+5

There are 5 terms. The 5 terms are:

1. 6y

2. 3

3. y

4. 4y

5. 5

We can simplify this expression by combining like terms. We can add the constants (just numbers) and the terms with variables being multiplied by numbers.

6y+3+y+4y+5

(6y+y+4y)+(3+5)

11y+(3+5)

11y+8

Answer 2

5

Explanation:

The 5 terms in the expression are ...

6y

3

y

4y

5

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If like terms were combined, the expression could be reduced to one with 2 terms:

11y +8