Question

What mathematical term describes both 5. 3 and 8. 2 in the expression 5. 3x-8. 2y+11. 1?

Answer 1

coefficients

Explanation:

5.3 and 8.2 are coefficients since they are in front of an x and a y.

x and y are called variables.

any number on its own, ie without an x or y, is called a constant