Question

f(x) = -1/3x
g(x) = -1/3x - 3

"Are the x terms or the constant terms equal in these equations?"

I find this question confusing.

Answer 1

well the constant in f(x) is 0
the constant in g(x) is -3
so what can you determine from that?

Answer 2

OK, so in this case constant means the y intercept value?

Answer 3

yes you are correct

Answer 4

and the "x terms?" Is that the slope? Am I wrong to feel this question is unclear?

Answer 5

I assume
\(f(x)=\frac{1}[3}x\)
\(g(x)=\frac{1}[3}x-3\)
The question is relevant if it is in the context of learning about the terms of a polynomial, or the equation of a straight line, etc. It could be confusing elsewhere.

The coefficient -1/3 is the slope, and the -3 of g(x) is the y-intercept, so is 0 for f(x).