Math Problem Statement

Consider the following expression: 9x + 2y + 1. Select all of the true statements below.

Solution

Let's go through each statement from the given expression 9x+2y+19x + 2y + 1 and determine which are true:

  1. "1 is a constant."

    • True: A constant is a number on its own without any variables, and here, 11 is indeed a constant.
  2. "9x is a coefficient."

    • False: In this case, 9x9x is a term, not a coefficient. The coefficient is 99, while xx is the variable.
  3. "9x + 2y + 1 is written as a sum of three terms."

    • True: The expression has three distinct terms: 9x9x, 2y2y, and 11.
  4. "9x and 1 are like terms."

    • False: Like terms must have the same variable part. 9x9x has the variable xx, but 11 has no variable, so they are not like terms.
  5. "9x is a factor."

    • False: 9x9x is not a factor; it is a term in the expression.
  6. "None of these are true."

    • False: As seen, at least two of the statements are true.

Summary of the true statements:

  • 1 is a constant.
  • 9x+2y+19x + 2y + 1 is written as a sum of three terms.

Would you like further clarification on any of these points or more detailed explanations?

Related Questions:

  1. What is a coefficient in algebraic terms?
  2. How do you identify like terms in an expression?
  3. What does it mean when terms are considered factors in an expression?
  4. Can a constant term ever be a factor in an algebraic expression?
  5. How do you simplify an expression with multiple terms?

Tip:

When identifying like terms, focus on the variable parts. Only terms with exactly the same variable and exponents can be combined as like terms.