Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu.

Question

Use the given expression to complete the statements.
5x \ -\ 8(3y\ +\ 13)\ -\ 1

In the first term, 5 is a
A. coefficient
B. variable
C. constant

In the second term, (3y + 13) is a
A. coefficient
B. constant
C. factor

In the third term, -1 is a
A. constant
B. factor
C. coefficient

Answer 1

In the first term, 5 is a coefficient.

In the second term, (3y + 13) is a factor.

In the third term, -1 is a coefficient.