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Vocabulary Entry
coefficient
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A numerical or constant quantity placed before a variable in an algebraic expression.
Example Sentences
"In the equation 3x + 2 = 11, the number 3 is the coefficient of x."
"In the polynomial 5y^3 + 2y^2 + y, the coefficients are 5, 2, and 1."
"To simplify the expression, identify the coefficients of each term."
A
adjective
Serving to be a factor or contributor in a mathematical context.
Example Sentences
"The coefficient of friction affects the movement of the object."
"In statistics, a positive coefficient indicates a direct relationship between the variables."
"They used a coefficient approach to analyze the data trends."