Question

Simplify each expression. Then state the coefficient of the variable in each expression. 1. U + u + u + u

Answer 1

• 4u
• the coefficient is 4

Explanation:

Using the distributive property, we can write the expression as ...

(1 + 1 + 1 + 1)u = 4u

The coefficient of the variable is 4 in the simplified expression.