What best describes the expression y/3 ? (5 points)

3 more than some number

some number times 3

some number divided by 3

3 less than some number

what is the constant term in the expression 8xy − 9x2 y − 5x + 6? (5 points)

−9

−5

6

8

Step-by-step explanation:

"y/3"  is the symbolic representation of "an unknown number, y, divided by 3."

Note that all terms in 8xy − 9x2 y − 5x + 6, except for the 6, involve a variable, either x or y.  6 is the constant term.

a) 15/20 = 3/4

b) 12/20 = 3/5

c) 12/15 = 4/5

d) 10/15 = 2/3

So. It must be answer c).