coefficient
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A number placed in front of a variable in an equation, showing how many of that variable there are.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "In the expression 3x, the number 3 is the _____."
Answer: coefficient
In your own words, what does "coefficient" mean?
A number placed in front of a variable in an equation, showing how many of that variable there are.
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