Question

Name the coefficient in the following equation. 8 = 2y + 3

Answer 1

2

Step-by-step explanation

The equation given is:

8 = 2y + 3

A coefficient is a number or a numerical term that multiplies an algebraic term in an expression or equation.

So, the number in front of an algebraic variable (alphabet) is called a coefficient.

So, the coefficient in the equation given is 2.

It is the coefficient of y.