Question

Identify the constant term in the given algebraic expression:
$2x+3y-5$

• A. $2x$
• B. $3y$
• C. $5$
• D. $-5$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $-5$

We are given with an algebraic expression: $2x+3y-5$

It can be rewritten as:
$2x+3y-5=2x+3y+(-5)$

The first term in the given expression is $2x$. It contains a variable $x$ in it and a coefficient $2$ of the variable $x$. As the term contains a variable in it, it becomes a variable term and not a constant term.

The second term in the given expression is $3y$. It contains a variable $y$ in it and a coefficient $3$ of the variable $y$. As the term contains a variable in it, it becomes a variable term and not a constant term.

The third term in the given expression is $-5$. It does not contain any variable, it only contains a constant term, i.e., $-5$.

$\therefore -5$ is the constant term in the given algebraic expression $2x+3y-5$.

Therefore, option (d.) is the correct answer.