Coefficient D73350

1. The problem asks: What is the coefficient? 2. A coefficient is a numerical or constant factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression. 3. For example, in the term $5x$, the coefficient is $5$. 4. If the term is $-3y^2$, the coefficient is $-3$. 5. If there is no number explicitly written, like in $x$ or $y$, the coefficient is understood to be $1$. 6. Coefficients can be positive, negative, whole numbers, fractions, or decimals. 7. To identify the coefficient, look for the number directly multiplying the variable(s). Final answer: The coefficient is the number multiplying the variable in an expression.