Question

Which of the following is a coefficient in the algebra expression 12p^5+r-16?

A. 12
B. p
C. 5
D. r

Answer 1

12 (or A)

Explanation:

A coefficient is the number before a variable.

Examples: 5r , 34y, 10x^2 (the coefficients are 5, 34, and 10)

12 has a variable after it, so 12 is a coefficient.