Question

.How many terms are in the expression 3x + 5y - 2 ?
2
3
5

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

Given expression:

• 3x + 5y - 2

There are 3 terms (3x, 5y, -2) , 2 variables (x and y) and 1 constant (-2)

Degree of the expression is 1 as both of the variables are of degree 1

Correct answer choice: 3

Answer 2

A term is a unique value, it can be a number, a letter or a combination of numbers and letters.

A different letter would make a different term.

The terms in the problem are :

3x, 5y and 2

There are 3 terms.