The expression "× 8" appears to be incomplete as it doesn't provide a clear variable or numerical component. Assuming it is meant to represent a multiplication involving a variable, let's clarify.
If the expression is something like "h × 8" or "i × 8," then it would indeed be a variable expression, and "h" or "i" would be the variable respectively.
However, based on the options given:
- variable expression; there is no variable. - This statement is contradictory since if it is a variable expression, there should be a variable present.
- numerical expression - This does not fit as it does not represent a number.
- variable expression; h is the variable. - This is true if the full expression was "h × 8."
- variable expression; i is the variable. - This is true if the full expression was "i × 8."
Based on the context of your question and provided options, if the expression is simply "× 8," it is not clearly a variable expression because it doesn't specifically identify a variable. Therefore, none of the provided options would be accurate unless more context is given regarding what should precede the "×." Could you clarify if there's more to the expression?