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Interpret the parts of the expression 9x + 4y – 5. Rewrite the expression as a sum: _______________

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Answer:

9x + 4y +(-5)

Explanation:

Given

9x + 4y - 5

Required

Interpret

Write as a sum

The parts of an expression can be interpreted in the following ways; Terms, Variables, Constant, Coefficient, etc.

The terms are the expression being added together and they are 9x, 4y and -5

The variables are the represented with alphabets they change in values; the two variables in the given question are x and y

Constant are numbers standing alone; This is 5

Coefficient are numbers in front of variables; In this case, the coefficient are 9 and 4

Writing 9x + 4y - 5 as a sum

The -5 can be written as +(-5); So, we have

9x + 4y +(-5)

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