Question

When the following expression is written in simplest form, what is the coefficient of the variable term?

-2.5y + 8y - 10.5y

5.5
0
-21
-5

Answer 1

Answer: -5

Step-by-step explanation:

$-2.5y + 8y - 10.5$

$= 5.5y - 10.5y$

$= -5y$

Hence, the answer is $-5$.

Answer 2

Answer:

• D)  -5

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All terms have same variable of y.

Collect all terms and simplify by adding up the coefficient:

• -2.5y + 8y - 10.5y =
• (- 2.5 + 8 - 10.5)y =
• (-5)y =
• -5y

The coefficient of the variable is -5.