Question

Simplify 3 ∙ 2x. What is the coefficient?
A)2
B)3
C)6
D)x

Answer 1

coefficient is a number written before a variable. in this case that's one sum therefore the answer is 6

Answer 2

The simplification of 3 . 2x is 6x and coefficient is 6 .

Option (C) is correct .

Explanation:

As given

= 3 . 2x

This is also written as

= 3 × 2x

= 6x

Definition of coefficient

Any number which is multiply by variable is called coefficient .

Thus 6 is the coefficient .

Therefore the simplification of 3 . 2x is 6x and coefficient is 6 .

Option (C) is correct .