coefficients

/ˌkoʊɪˈfɪʃənts/ /ˌkoʊəˈfɪʃənts/

Meanings

noun

A constant by which an algebraic term is multiplied.

Examples :

"In the equation 3x + 2y = 7, the numbers 3 and 2 are the coefficients. "

noun

A number, value or item that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic.

Examples :

"In the equation "3x + 2y = 7", the numbers 3 and 2 are the coefficients that tell us how much each variable (x and y) contributes to the total. "

math number statistics

Related Words

measure noun

/ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/

A prescribed quantity or extent.

"The recipe calls for a precise measure of baking soda. "

multiplied verb

/ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪd/ /ˌmʌltɪˈplaɪd/

To increase the amount, degree or number of (something).

"The number of students in the class multiplied after the school announced free tutoring. "

variable noun

/ˈvɛəɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/

Something that is variable.

"The amount of time it takes to finish my homework is a variable; sometimes it takes me an hour, other times it takes much longer. "

constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

serves noun

/sɜːvz/ /sɝvz/

An act of putting the ball or shuttlecock in play in various games.

"Whose serve is it?"

algebraic adjective

/ˌældʒɪˈbɹeɪɪk/

Of, or relating to, algebra.

"The student needed help understanding the algebraic equation on her math homework. "

characteristic noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

contributes verb

/kənˈtrɪbjuːts/ /ˈkɒntrɪbjuːts/

To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.

"to contribute articles to a journal"

equation noun

/ɪˈkweɪʃən/

The act or process of equating two or more things, or the state of those things being equal (that is, identical).

"We need to bring the balance of power into equation"

number noun

/ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ /ˈnʌmə/ /ˈnʌmɚ/

An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

"Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers."

property noun

/ˈpɹɒp.ət.i/ /ˈpɹɑp.ɚt.i/

Something that is owned.

"Important types of property include real property (land), personal property (other physical possessions), and intellectual property (rights over artistic creations, inventions, etc.)."

numbers noun

/ˈnʌmbəz/ /ˈnʌmbɚz/

An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

"Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers."