Question

1.29 review solve two step inequalities
kimberly gowen
multiple-choice question
what is the 3 in front of the variable called?
constant
coefficient

Explanation:

In algebraic expressions, a number multiplied directly by a variable is defined as the coefficient of that variable. The number 3 is multiplied by the variable $x$ in $3x$, so it fits this definition. A constant is a fixed number without an attached variable, which does not describe the 3 here.

Answer:

coefficient