Question: Given the following expression identify the three components of the expression.
3x - 2
constant:
variable:
coefficient:
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1. The problem asks to identify the three components of the algebraic expression $$3x - 2$$.
2. The components are:
- Constant: A fixed number without a variable.
- Variable: The symbol representing an unknown value.
- Coefficient: The number multiplying the variable.
3. In the expression $$3x - 2$$:
- The constant is $$-2$$.
- The variable is $$x$$.
- The coefficient is $$3$$.
4. Explanation:
- The term $$3x$$ consists of the coefficient $$3$$ and the variable $$x$$.
- The term $$-2$$ is a constant because it does not change with $$x$$.
Final answer:
- Constant: $$-2$$
- Variable: $$x$$
- Coefficient: $$3$$