Question

In the expression 6 - 9t + 8, which word(s) 9 t describe ?

constant term

variable term

coefficient

numerical expression

Answer 1

a coefficient is a constant that operates on a variable. So if the question asked what word(s) describe 9, the answer would be coefficient. Since it is asking about (9t) you have a constant times a variable, which means the who term varies depending on what value you input for x. That should narrow it down a bit for you.

Answer 2

Thanks, Coefficient is the answer I was pretty much thinking. If this was integers though, I'd know it on the spot ;D

Answer 3

Sorry, you misunderstood me. 9 by itself is the coefficient. However, because it asks about 9t, you have a variable term. This is because the value of 9t can change based on the value of t, thus it varies.