Question

What is the coefficient of b in the expression b² - 5b +18

Answer 1

5

but if you sure just looking for the coefficient to just plain b, it is 5

the coefficient of (b^2) is 1 and the coefficient of b itself -5

the reason i say coefficient to (b^2) is 1 because there is no numder in front

of the variable , it is automatically assumed to be 1

Explanation:

a coefficient is a numder that a variable is multiplied by

Answer 2

-5

Explanation:

This is a quadratic polynomial that has the form ax²+bx+c :

• a = 1
• b= -5
• c= 18

here the coefficient of b is -5