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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Identify the coefficient(s) in the following expression: x2 + 8x – 6 A. 1, 8 B. 1, 8, -6 C. 8, -6 D. 8, 6

OpenStudy (♪chibiterasu):

The coefficient(s) are just the whole numbers in the equation.

OpenStudy (♪chibiterasu):

I think you meant x^2 So what are the whole numbers in this expression?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (♪chibiterasu):

I'm sorry, the whole number in front of the variable.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A ??

OpenStudy (♪chibiterasu):

Oh wait, yeah just the whole number. I get confused in that.

OpenStudy (♪chibiterasu):

I don't think there is a 1 in there D:

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It's A, yes. 1x^2

OpenStudy (lncognlto):

Technically, the coefficient of x^2 is 1. xD

OpenStudy (♪chibiterasu):

And the -6? :3

OpenStudy (lncognlto):

The -6 is a constant term, rather than a coefficient, as it is not multiplied by x.

OpenStudy (♪chibiterasu):

Ok, so I was right, it's the number in front of the variable. Ok, I'm a dummy :c

OpenStudy (lncognlto):

Nah, you're cool. xD

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