Question

1. identify the constant in the equation $y = 5x + 9$.

a. x
b. 5
c. 9
d. y

Explanation:

In a linear equation of the form $y=mx+b$, a constant is a fixed value that does not change with the variable. Here, $x$ and $y$ are variables, 5 is the coefficient of $x$, and 9 is the fixed constant term.

Answer:

c. 9