In the expression: 3x^2 - 5x + 2

How many terms are there? Response area

What does "term" mean in mathematics? Response area

What is the leading coefficient of the first term? Response area

Which term is the constant? Response area

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  1. How many terms are there?
    The expression \( 3x^2 - 5x + 2 \) contains 3 terms.

  2. What does "term" mean in mathematics?
    In mathematics, a "term" refers to a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or the product of numbers and variables. Terms are typically separated by plus (+) or minus (−) signs in an expression.

  3. What is the leading coefficient of the first term?
    The leading coefficient of the first term \( 3x^2 \) is 3.

  4. Which term is the constant?
    The constant term in the expression is 2.