What does it mean when there is no coefficient of the variable?
a.
there is an error in the equation
c.
the implied coefficient is 1
b.
the coefficient is zero
d.
the coefficient is negative

Question

What does it mean when there is no coefficient of the variable?
a.
there is an error in the equation
c.
the implied coefficient is 1
b.
the coefficient is zero
d.
the coefficient is negative

anonymous · Answer

the coefficient would be zero

texaschic101 · Answer

wouldn't the implied coefficient be 1 ?

anonymous · Answer

idont even know anymore am lost haha

phi · Answer

yes, texas you are correct...   I mis-read that there was no variable

phi · Answer

no coefficient means   x  with no number in front of it.  
But x  is the same as 1*x  , so the coefficient is assumed to be 1

texaschic101 · Answer

I thought so....I was beginning to think I was going crazy...lol

phi · Answer

thanks for catching the mistake!

texaschic101 · Answer

this is rare....phi making a mistake. welcome to my life....if I had $1 for every time I made a mistake, I would be rich

anonymous · Answer

haha thanks guys for the help tho really

texaschic101 · Answer

thats what we are here for :)