Which of the following is a coefficient in the algebra expression 12p^5+r-16? A. 12 B. p C. 5 D. r

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Labe · Answer 1 · 2020-05-27T17:22:38+0000

Answer:

12 (or A)

Explanation:

A coefficient is the number before a variable.

Examples: 5r , 34y, 10x^2 (the coefficients are 5, 34, and 10)

12 has a variable after it, so 12 is a coefficient.