Question

We have three terms, $12a,6b$, and $3$, to form a trinomial. Choose the correct statement.

• A. We can form a trinomial because the term $3$ is given.
• B. We can form a trinomial by adding or subtracting $12a,6b$, and $3$.
• C. We can form a trinomial because all the terms are multiples of $3$.
• D. We can't form a trinomial because it has only two variables, $a$ and $b$.

Answer 1

The correct option is B We can form a trinomial by adding or subtracting $12a,6b$, and $3$.

A trinomial is an algebraic expression that has three non-zero terms.
We can form a trinomial by adding or subtracting $12a,6b$, and $3$.
For example, $12a+6b+3$ and $12a–6b–3$ are examples of some trinomials.