Question

In the equation 15y – 3 = 25 what vocabulary word can be

best used to describe 15 in the context?
.

Answer 1

15 is a "coefficient" or "scalar multiple" or "constant multiplier"

Explanation:

15y - 3 = 25

15 is the "coefficient of y"

the "-3" is a constant.

the "25" is a constant