Worked examples
Two examples
Example 1
In 4x2 − 7x + 9, what is the coefficient of x?
- The coefficient is the number multiplied by the variable, with its sign.
- The x term is −7x.
Answer: −7
Example 2
In x2 + 3x − 8, what is the constant term?
- The constant is the number with no variable, with its sign.
Answer: −8
Where this is taught: Like With Like, “The parts of a term”
The drill
Ten problems
How many:
Type each answer, then press Check my answers at the bottom. Commas in large numbers are fine.Write each answer on the line. The answer key, with the reasoning, is on the last page.