Consider the expression below.

9 + 4(x + 2) – 3x

Select the term that best describes "3" in the given expression.

Solution:

Given that:

Consider the expression below

9 + 4(x + 2) – 3x

We have to select the term that best describes "3" in the given expression

In given,

9 + 4(x + 2) – 3x

3 is multiplied with x

Which means, 3 is multiplied with a variable "x"

Hence, 3 is called coefficient

When a term consists of a constant multiplied by a variable, that constant is called a coefficient

In 3x, 3 is called coefficient