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Coefficient

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Quantity Indicator

Coefficients show how many times to use the variable in an algebraic expression.

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If 3y = 12, coefficient 3 indicates y is used three times to get 12.
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Not Always Numbers

Coefficients can be numbers or parameters like pi, especially in formulas or equations.

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In the equation C = 2πr, π is the coefficient of r.
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Scale Factor

In geometry, coefficients scale a figure's dimensions without changing its shape.

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A scale coefficient of 2 enlarges a shape’s dimensions by 2 times.
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