How to Pronounce "coefficient"
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A coefficient is a number that is multiplied by a variable in mathematics, or a value that measures a property in science, such as how strongly two things are related.
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The coefficient of x in 3x + 5 is 3.
A high correlation coefficient means two things are closely related.
You can find the coefficient by dividing both sides by the variable.
When the temperature rises, the expansion coefficient of metal increases.