Chapter 1 - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - Review Exercises: Chapter 1 - Page 77: 68

In an expression, the parts separated by plus signs are known as terms. For example: In the expression $2x+5$, $2x$ and $5$ are two terms. While the parts of any product are known as factors. For example: If the product is $3(1+y)$, then, $3$ and $(1+y)$ are two factors.

In an expression, the parts separated by plus signs are known as terms. For example: In the expression $2x+5$, $2x$ and $5$ are two terms. While the parts of any product are known as factors. For example: If the product is $3(1+y)$, then, $3$ and $(1+y)$ are two factors.