Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coeficiente
noun
/kɒɪˈɛfɪsɪənt/
Definition
A coefficient is a numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying a variable in an algebraic expression.
Examples
- The coefficient in the equation 3x + 5 = 0 is 3.
- In the term 4y², the coefficient of y² is 4.
Meaning
In mathematics, a coefficient helps to quantify the variable associated with it, providing a way to express relationships between different quantities.
Synonyms
- factor
- multiplier
- constant