Coefficient of x in 4x + 3

Step by step

The question

Question: what is the coefficient of x in 4x + 3?

1 Split into terms

Terms are the parts between the + and − signs.

Each sign stays with the term after it.

So the terms are 4x and 3.

2 Name each part

The term with x is 4x.

The number in front of the letter is 4.

3 Check

Let's check: put the terms back together.

4x plus 3.

We get 4x + 3 again.

So the answer is right!

Let's look back.

First: split into terms.

Then: name each part.

Last: check.