Number multiplied by exponent.
A coefficient is the numerical factor multiplied by a variable or term in an expression.
In a term like
ax^nthe coefficient is a, the variable is x, and the exponent is .
Identifying coefficients is key for combining like terms, factoring, solving equations, and analyzing functions. Misreading coefficients can lead to algebra errors on the test.
Linear function.
A constant is a specific, fixed number in an equation or expression.
It does not change as the variables change and often helps define the behavior or position of a function.
Constants are numbers without variables.
They can shift a graph up or down, or set specific values in formulas.
In equations like
the b is a constant.
Recognizing constants is key for interpreting functions, identifying transformations, and simplifying expressions. Confusing constants with coefficients or variables can lead to errors in algebra and graph analysis.
If something is an integer it is a whole number.
An integer is a whole number, which can be positive, negative, or zero, with no fractional or decimal part.
Many SAT problems specify integer solutions only. Recognizing integers prevents mistakes with fractions or decimals and is essential for counting, divisibility, and number property problems.
