Question

What are the terms and coefficients of the following expression? -60 + 2p - 8z

Answer 1

Answer:

2 (p - 4 z - 30)

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

• terms: -60, 2p, -8z
• coefficients: -60, 2, -8

Step-by-step explanation:

The terms are the constants or products that are being added together. Here, there are 3 of them:

  -60, 2p, -8z

The coefficients are the multipliers in each of the terms:

  -60, 2, -8

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Comment on the constant

Some authors (and answer keys) do not consider the constant term (-60) to be a coefficient. Others insist that it is a coefficient. Please be aware of the convention used in your curriculum materials, and the fact that others may disagree.