Question

Which of the following best describes the expression 3x + 2y + 8z? (4 points)

a. The product of three sums; there are three terms

b. The sum of three products; there are three terms

c. The product of three sums; there are six terms
d. The sum of three products; there are six terms

Answer 1

b

Explanation:

three products are being added (3x, 2y, 8z) and there are three terms (3x, 2y, 8z).