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What are the terms and coefficients of the following expression?
-60 + 2p - 8z

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Answer:

2 (p - 4 z - 30)

Explanation:

User Thomas Schneiter
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Answer:

  • terms: -60, 2p, -8z
  • coefficients: -60, 2, -8

Explanation:

The terms are the constants or products that are being added together. Here, there are 3 of them:

-60, 2p, -8z

The coefficients are the multipliers in each of the terms:

-60, 2, -8

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Comment on the constant

Some authors (and answer keys) do not consider the constant term (-60) to be a coefficient. Others insist that it is a coefficient. Please be aware of the convention used in your curriculum materials, and the fact that others may disagree.

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