When the following expression is written in simplest form, what is the coefficient of the variable term? -2.5y + 8y - 10.5y

-5

5.5

0

-21

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Answer:

Option 1 is correct.

-5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

The given expression is.

[tex]=-2.5y+8y-10.5y[/tex]

Write the given expression in simplest form.

[tex]=-2.5y+8y-10.5y[/tex]

Add negative term of y.

[tex]=-13y+8y[/tex]

[tex]=-5y[/tex]

The simplest form of given expression is [tex]=-5y[/tex]

Therefore, the coefficient of the variable term is -5