Question

What is the constant term in the expression 8xy + 9x2 y − 5x − 2?

−5
−2
8
9

Answer 1

Answer:

-2

Step-by-step explanation:

In the expression  $8xy + 9x^2y -5x -2$

• $x$ and $y$ are the variables
• The numbers directly before the variables are the coefficients
• The number that it not attached to a variable is the constant term

Therefore, the constant term is -2