Question

The algebraic expression
`9p - 10q + 3 - 9p` is a?

Just tell me what kind of expression it is. Extra points if you answer it.

Answer 1

Binomial

Explanation:

Simplify the expression :

• 9p - 10q + 3 - 9p
• 3 - 10q

There are 2 terms.

Hence, it is a binomial

Answer 2

Linear expression

Explanation:

First, simplify the expression.

Given expression:
`9p-10q+3-9p`

Collect like terms:
`9p-9p-10q+3`

Combine like terms:
`-10q+3`

As each term of the expression is either a numeric constant or a variable with no exponent, this is a linear expression.

It can also be called a binomial expression since the expression only contains two terms (the constant and the variable).