What is the constant in this problem?

3/8x - 4.5 when x=0.4

The constant in this problem is -4.5.

What expressions did you write for for 8p + 8?

Choose all the correct answers

10 - p

8p + 2p - 8

8 (p + 1)

5p + 8 + 3p

2 (5p - 4)

4 (2p + 2)

3 (4p + 2)

10p + 4 + 2p + 2

3p + 4p + 6 + 5p

The correct expressions for 8p + 8 are:

- 8 (p + 1)
- 5p + 8 + 3p
- 2 (5p - 4)
- 4 (2p + 2)
- 10p + 4 + 2p + 2
- 3p + 4p + 6 + 5p

Choose only 3 correct ones

The three correct expressions for 8p + 8 are:

- 8 (p + 1)
- 2 (5p - 4)
- 4 (2p + 2)

In the given expression 3/8x - 4.5, the constant is represented by -4.5.

To understand this, let's break down the expression:

1. 3/8x: This is a term that involves both a coefficient (3/8) and a variable (x). When x has a specific value plugged in, it becomes a numerical value.

2. -4.5: This is a term that does not involve any variables. It is a numerical value that remains constant. It does not change regardless of what value x takes.

So, in the given problem, when x = 0.4, the expression can be rewritten as:

3/8(0.4) - 4.5

To evaluate this, we need to simplify:

3/8(0.4) = 3/8 * 0.4 = 0.12

Now, substitute the value back into the expression:

0.12 - 4.5

Here, the -4.5 is the constant term since it does not involve any variables.