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What is the definition of coefficient

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A number or value put before and multiplying a variable
For example: 4x
The four would be the coefficient and the x would be the variable
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A coefficient is a numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression.

Hope this helps!
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