How many terms are there in each expression? a. 9x − 4y + 7z − 8w + t b. Ab + 3a − 4b c. 25a + 9bc − 8def

a. 5

b. 3

c. 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Terms are variables, the number connected to the term is called the coefficient, the variable does not need a coefficient to be considered a term. There are 5 terms in a (9x,4y,7x,8w,t) 3 terms in b (Ab,3a,4b) and 3 terms in c (25a,9bc,8def).

Notice how there are multiple variables in sets b and c. Do not get confused into thinking these are multiple terms, they are one. A term is a single expression with one or more variables that are multiplied but never added or subtracted. Ex: abc is one term but 3 variables.