Math Definitions - Letter C
Chapters
Coefficient
Definition of Coefficient
A coefficient is a number that appears in front of a variable in an equation. So, it is a number that is used to multiply a variable.
For example, the coefficient of \(p\) in the expression \(7p + 1\) is \(7\).
If a variable has no number in front of it, there's really a \(1\) hiding there. So, the coefficient of \(x\) in \(x - 13\) is \(1\).
It is easy to be fooled into thinking that an equation has more variables than it actually has. Sometimes, a letter stands for a number. For example, in the equation \(y = mx + b\), "\(x\)" is a variable, and "\(m\)" stands in for a number. So, the coefficient of \(x\) is \(m\).
Description
The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.
Audience
Year 1 to Year 12 students
Learning Objectives
Learn common math terms starting with letter C
Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 6th Feb 2018
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