Question

3b^2+6b-28

which of the following describes 3 in the expression above
A. quotient
B. coefficient
C. sum
D. product ​

Answer 1

`\huge \boxed{\mathrm{B. \ coefficient}}`

Explanation:

`3b^2`

`b^2` is being multiplied by 3.

A coefficient is a number used to multiply a variable.

Answer 2

3 is a coefficient. (Option B)

Explanation:

A coefficient in a term is the number placed before the variable. The coefficient multiplies the variable.

In the given expression, 3 would be the coefficient in
`3b^2`.

A, C, and D are answers to an expression depending on the expression's operation.

In this case, option B would be the correct answer.

Hope this helps.