Question

How is 1 the coefficient of x^8y^6

Answer 1

One is the multiplicative identity and one times any quantity such as x^8y^6 = 1* x^8y^6 = x^8y^6. I that it that x^8y^6 is a term in a polynomial. Nothing changes in value.

Answer 2

coefficient [ˌkəʊɪˈfɪʃənt]
n
1. (Mathematics) Maths
a. a numerical or constant factor in an algebraic term the coefficient of the term 3xyz is 3
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