Question

When the following expression is written in simplest form, what is the coefficient of the variable term? -2.5y + 8y - 10.5y

Answer 1

Answer:

Option 1 is correct.

-5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

The given expression is.

$=-2.5y+8y-10.5y$

Write the given expression in simplest form.

$=-2.5y+8y-10.5y$

Add negative term of y.

$=-13y+8y$

$=-5y$

The simplest form of given expression is $=-5y$

Therefore, the coefficient of the variable term is -5