Understanding Terms, Coefficients, and Monomials

What separates terms in an expression?

• Multiplication and division signs

• Parentheses

• Plus and minus signs

• Equal signs

In the expression -9x², what is the coefficient?

• -x

• x

• -9

• 9

What is the coefficient of x³ in the expression -x³?

• 1

• -1

• 3

• -3

How many terms are in the expression 5y + 7x²?

• 1

• 4

• 2

• 3

Is the expression 7x + 3x a monomial?

• Yes, because it can be simplified

• No, because it has two terms

• Yes, because it has one variable

• No, because it has a plus sign