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Which is the constant term of the algebraic expression [tex]-2 x^2 + 17 - 15 x + 7 x y[/tex]?

A. [tex]-15[/tex]
B. [tex]-2[/tex]
C. 7
D. 17


Sagot :

To determine the constant term in an algebraic expression, we need to look for the term that does not contain any variables. The given algebraic expression is:

[tex]\[ -2x^2 + 17 - 15x + 7xy \][/tex]

Now, let's identify each part of the expression:

1. \(-2x^2\): This term contains the variable \(x\).
2. \(17\): This term does not contain any variables.
3. \(-15x\): This term contains the variable \(x\).
4. \(7xy\): This term contains the variables \(x\) and \(y\).

Among these terms, the only one that does not include any variables is \(17\). Therefore, the constant term of the expression is:

[tex]\[ \boxed{17} \][/tex]