Tracy G.
asked • 04/02/14how many terms are in this expression: 2x - 11x + 7
I think it is 3 but I am not sure - can someone help?
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Laurel M. answered • 04/02/14
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You're correct. A term can be either a number or variable in an expression. Terms are separated by operators (+ or -)
Tracy G.
Thanks Laurel!
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04/03/14
As written, yes there are 3 terms in the expression: 2x, -11x, 7. The two terms 2x and -11x are "like" terms, meaning that they can be combined: 2x - 11x = -9x. So the expression could be rewritten as -9x + 7 which would have just two terms. But as written, the expression has 3 terms.
Tracy G.
Thanks so much!
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Aubrey K.
I think it whould be 3 beaceues if you do all the stes you will get 3.10/23/20