Question

Identify the constant term in this expression.

−14x + 16 + 6x + 2y

Answer 1

`16`

Explanation:

Step 1: Combine like terms

`-14x + 16 + 6x + 2y`

`(-14x + 6x) + 2y + 16`

`-8x + 2y + 16`

Step 2: The constant is the number without a variable.

`-8x + 2y + 16`

The only number without a variable is number 16. So... the answer is 16.

Answer:
`16`