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By definition, what is the coefficient of a term?
AThe exponent attached to the variable in the term
BThe variable that appears in the term
CThe largest number found anywhere in the expression
DThe constant that multiplies the variable in the term
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. The constant that multiplies the variable in the term
1. A term such as 3x pairs a constant with a variable.
2. The constant that multiplies the variable, in this case 3, is called the coefficient.
3. When a variable like x is written alone, its coefficient is understood to be 1.
_Source: OpenStax Elementary Algebra (CC BY 4.0), Ch 1 "Foundations", section 1.2 Use the Language of Algebra_
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