Question

Identify each coefficient.

1. 8x _
2. 3m _
3. y_
4. 14t _

Answer 1

A coefficient is any number next to a variable (letter) that effectively multiplies it.

1.) 8x —> 8 • x —> The coefficient is 8

2.) 3m —> 3 • m —> The coefficient is 3

3.) y —> (1) • y —> The coefficient is 1

4.) 14t —> 14 • t —> The coefficient is 14