4a^2+4a-18

Question

which of the following describes 4a in the expression above?
quotient
sum
term
factor

Answer 1

In the expression \(4a^2 + 4a - 18\), the term \(4a\) is classified as a term.

Here's a breakdown of the options:

• Quotient: This refers to the result of division, which does not apply here.
• Sum: This refers to the result of addition, which also does not apply to just \(4a\).
• Term: This is correct, as \(4a\) is one of the separate components in the expression.
• Factor: While \(4a\) could be part of a larger factor in some contexts, it is not a factor in relation to the entire expression.

Therefore, the correct description is term.