Terms in Algebra

What do you call y in 3y²?

• numerical coefficient

• literal coefficient

• base

• exponent

Given: -3m², 6m², -3m²n

Which among the given terms are similar?

• all of the three terms

• -3m² and -3m²n

• 6m² and -3m²n

• -3m² and 6m²

Which of the following choices is a constant term in 3x²-5 ?

• x²

• 3

• -5

• x

In (-5n)², what do you call -5n?

• term

• base

• exponent

• expression

What is the correct answer if 4y•4y•4y•4y is to be written in exponential form?

• 4⁴y

• 4y⁴

• (4y)¹

• (4y)⁴

An algebraic expression is composed of terms that are separated by a plus or minus sign. Which of the following choices is NOT an algebraic expression?

• b²-12

• 2x²-8x+10

• (m²÷z)•(2m÷n)