The number being multiplied with the variable is called a
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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A numerical coefficient is used to define the number that is being multiplied to any variable. The variable can often be x or y, or any other letter depending on the condition, hence the number that variable has is referred to as the coefficient or numerical coefficient.
Example:
2x has a numerical coefficient of 2.
50y has a numerical coefficient of 50.