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Grade 6 maths · E.16 · Expressions

Identify the coefficient of a term

The coefficient is the number that multiplies the letter.

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  1. In the expression 9t + 14, what is the coefficient of t?

    Answer: 9

  2. In the expression 4n + 19, what is the coefficient of n?

    Answer: 4

  3. In the expression 8k + 9, what is the coefficient of k?

    Answer: 8

Tip: The coefficient is the number that multiplies the letter.

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