Question

How many terms are in the algebraic expression -7 + 12x^4 - 5y ^8 + x?

Options:

1
2
3
4

Answer 1

there are 4 terms. the leading term is -5y^8. -7 is a constant

Answer 2

4 terms

Explanation:

A term is a number, a variable, or a constant multiplied by a variable(s). Each term in an algebraic expression is separated by a + or - sign.

Your terms are -7, 12x^4, -5y^8, and x