Definition of coefficient

What's before the variable

A coefficient is simply the number before an algebraic variable or term.


 Examples of coefficients  

Algebraic expression The expression's coefficient
3x 3
5y 5
11xy2 11
xy 1
* Whenever the coefficient is '1', it is generally not written. (This is explained by the multiplicative identity)
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