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 , is the constant term, while is the coefficient of and is the variable; constants may be whole numbers, integers, decimals, or fractions and support interpreting and simplifying expressions.
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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:
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Find the term that has a variable.
The term contains , so is the variable. -
Look at the number multiplying the variable.
In , the number is the coefficient. -
Find the number without a variable.
The number stands alone, so it is the constant.
Therefore, in :
- is the variable.
- is the coefficient.
- is the constant.
The constant is because it remains the same even if the value of changes.
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