SOLUTION: What is the constant and variable in 5x+9?

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Question 582159: What is the constant and variable in 5x+9?
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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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The constant is 9 and the variable is x

Answer by Tofumuncher(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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A constant is a term that doesn't contain a variable.
A variable is a symbol used to represent a missing amount, usually a lowercase letter of the alphabet.

The constant of 5x+9 is 9.
The variable of 5x+9 is x.