Question

1. what is the coefficient of x in the expression 5x + 3y?

a. 3

b. 5x

c. 5

d. 3y

Explanation:

Step1: Define coefficient

A coefficient is the numerical factor multiplied by a variable.

Step2: Identify term with $x$

In $5x + 3y$, the term with $x$ is $5x$.

Step3: Extract numerical factor

The number multiplied by $x$ is 5.

Answer:

c. 5