Question

What is the constant term in the polynomial expression -7x + 32x + 240, and what does it represent?

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Answer 1

The constant is 140. It represents the revenue generated with no increase in price; that is, x = 0. By selling 70 hot dogs at $2 each, the volunteers earn 70 • $2 = $140.

Answer 2

240, and it is the term of the expression that does not change as x changes.