alleryIn the term 7y, the number 7 is called the
Aexponent
Bcoefficient
Cvariable
Doperator
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. coefficient
1. A coefficient is a number that multiplies a variable.
2. In 7y, 7 multiplies y, so 7 is the coefficient.
3. The exponent is a raised power and the variable is y itself.
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