Question

\\-4a + 6\\
step 1 of 2: identify the first term of the algebraic expression. indicate whether the term is a variable term or a constant term. for a variable term, identify the variable and the coefficient of the term.

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Explanation:

Identify the first term

The given algebraic expression is:

$$ -4a + 6 $$

The first term of this expression is:

$$ -4a $$

Determine the type of term

The term \( -4a \) contains a variable \( a \).
Therefore, it is a variable term.

Identify the variable and coefficient

For the variable term \( -4a \):

• The variable is \( a \).
• The coefficient is the numerical factor multiplying the variable, which is \( -4 \).

Answer:

• Term: \(-4a\)
• Type of Term: Variable Term
• Variable: \(a\)
• Coefficient: \(-4\)