A teacher write the algebraic expression 24c + 5m + 19.99 to represent the cost of supplies. She bought 24 packages of pencils, 5 packages of markers, and a beanbag chair. Identify variables, coefficients, and terms in the expression. Tell what each represents.
Answer:
Explanation:
The algebraic expression is written by the teacher as:
24c + 5m + 19.99
Purchased product are:
24 packages of pencils, 5 packages of markers, and a beanbag chair.
The variables are;
packages of pencils; packages of markers; a beanbag chair.
The coefficients are;
24, 5 and 19.99
This representation implies that;
The teacher bought:
24 "c"olored pencils;
5 packages of "m"arkers; &
19.99 represent the cost of each beanbag chair.