Question

The numerical coefficient of the unknown is a number that is by an unknown(s) in a particular term.

• A. multiplied
• B. divided
• C. subtracted
• D. added

Answer 1

The correct option is A multiplied

The numerical coefficient of the unknown is a number that is multiplied by an unknown(s) in a particular term.
Example:
In the algebraic expression $5x-3y,5$ is the numeric coefficient of $x$ and $-3$ is the numeric coefficient of $y$.