Identify constants

A constant is a fixed numerical value in an algebraic expression or equation; it does not change when the value of a variable changes. In $3x+5$ , $5$ is the constant term, while $3$ is the coefficient of $x$ and $x$ is the variable; constants may be whole numbers, integers, decimals, or fractions and support interpreting and simplifying expressions.

Detailed Explanation: Identify constants

A constant is a number that stays the same. It does not depend on the value of a variable.

Look at the expression:

4x+7

Find the term that has a variable.
The term $4x$ contains $x$ , so $x$ is the variable.
Look at the number multiplying the variable.
In $4x$ , the number $4$ is the coefficient.
Find the number without a variable.
The number $7$ stands alone, so it is the constant.

Therefore, in $4x+7$ :

$x$ is the variable.
$4$ is the coefficient.
$7$ is the constant.

The constant is $7$ because it remains the same even if the value of $x$ changes.

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