Question

a(n) blank consists of one or more numbers, variables, and operations.
options: variable, term, algebraic expression, numeric expression

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• A variable is a symbol (like \( x \)) representing an unknown quantity, not a combination of numbers, variables, and operations.
• A term is a single number, variable, or product of numbers and variables (e.g., \( 5 \), \( x \), \( 3x \)), not a combination with operations.
• A numeric expression consists only of numbers and operations (e.g., \( 3 + 5 \)), no variables.
• An algebraic expression consists of one or more numbers, variables, and operations (e.g., \( 3x + 5 \), \( 2y - 7 \)). This matches the description.

Answer:

C. algebraic expression