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Identify the constant term in this expression.

−14x + 16 + 6x + 2y

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Answer:


16

Explanation:

Step 1: Combine like terms


-14x + 16 + 6x + 2y


(-14x + 6x) + 2y + 16


-8x + 2y + 16

Step 2: The constant is the number without a variable.


-8x + 2y + 16

The only number without a variable is number 16. So... the answer is 16.

Answer:
16

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