In the given expression 15 + 5x + 2y - 8, the coefficients are...(1 point)

Responses

15 and -8
15 and -8

5 and 2
5 and 2

15, 5, 2, and -8
15, 5, 2, and -8

x & y
x & y

1 answer

In the expression \( 15 + 5x + 2y - 8 \), the coefficients are the numerical factors that multiply the variables. The coefficients are:

  • 5 (the coefficient of \( x \))
  • 2 (the coefficient of \( y \))

So the correct response is:

5 and 2