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In algebra, what term describes a number, like 5, whose value never changes?

In algebra, a number whose value never changes is called a:

In algebra, a number whose value never changes is called a _____.

In algebra, a number whose value always stays the same is called a:

Put these steps in order to find the constant in an algebraic expression.

In the expression $x + 7$, the number 7 is a constant.

In $5x + 8$, the 8 never changes. What algebra term names a number like this?

In the expression $x + 5$, identify which part is the constant and explain why.

Match each item with its meaning.

What is a constant? Give an algebraic expression with a constant.