SOLUTION: how do I find the constant of a polynomial y^3-4y^2+2y+9

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Question 36341: how do I find the constant of a polynomial y^3-4y^2+2y+9
Answer by ilana(305) About Me  (Show Source):
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As far as I can tell, the constant is just the term with a number and no variable attached. It is called the "constant term" because while +2y will change depending on what value we use for y, a term such as +9 will stay the same. So in your question the constant is +9, or just 9.