Problem 69
Question
Identify the terms in each algebraic expression. $$-3 x-8 y$$
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The terms in the given algebraic expression \(-3x - 8y\) are \(-3x\) and \(-8y\).
1Step 1: Identify the first term
The first term in this expression is a number multiplied by a variable, which is \(-3x\). The coefficient is \(-3\), and the variable is \(x\).
2Step 2: Identify the second term
Similarly, the second term in the expression is \(-8y\). This is a number multiplied by a variable. The coefficient is \(-8\), and the variable is \(y\).
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