How many terms are in the algebraic expression - 7 + 12x^4 - 5y ^8 + x?

Options:

1

2

3

4

4 terms

Step-by-step explanation:

A term is a number, a variable, or a constant multiplied by a variable (s). Each term in an algebraic expression is separated by a + or - sign.

Your terms are - 7, 12x^4, - 5y^8, and x

there are 4 terms. the leading term is - 5y^8. - 7 is a constant