Which of the following are terms in this expression? Select all that apply.

5+9n2
5
7n^2
5n^2
10

1 answer

In the expression \( 5 + 9n^2 \), the terms are the individual components that are being added together.

The terms in this expression are:

  • \( 5 \) (a constant term)
  • \( 9n^2 \) (a variable term)

From your options, the terms that match are:

  • \( 5 \)
  • (The term \( 9n^2 \) is not in the provided options, but it's the equivalent term in the original expression)

The other options do not match the terms in the expression:

  • \( 7n^2 \) (not present in the expression)
  • \( 5n^2 \) (not present in the expression)
  • \( 10 \) (not present in the expression)

So, the only correct selection from your list is:

  • \( 5 \)