SOLUTION: Hi, I am taking a algebra class and having trouble. I heard this is a free help site. Can some one help me? There are two question. How many terms are in the expression 2x2 + 4x

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Question 319195: Hi, I am taking a algebra class and having trouble. I heard this is a free help site. Can some one help me? There are two question.
How many terms are in the expression 2x2 + 4x - 7 ?

and What is the coefficient of the second term?

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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There are 3 terms since 2x%5E2, 4x and -7 are the terms.

The coefficient of the second term 4x is 4.