what is the coefficient of this expression: 17 - 2 3 + 5j
The coefficient of a term is the numerical factor in front of a variable or a (real or imaginary) constant. In the expression 17 - 2(3) + 5j, there are three terms:
1. The coefficient of the term "17" is 1 because "17" can be written as 1(17) or (-1)(-17).
2. The coefficient of the term "-2(3)" is -2 because the expression can be simplified to -6.
3. The coefficient of the term "5j" is 5j because "5j" is a constant term.
Therefore, the coefficients are 1, -2, and 5j.
you have to pick one of the 5
A. 17
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5
E. j
In the expression 17 - 2(3) + 5j, the terms are:
Term 1: 17
Term 2: -2(3)
Term 3: 5j
The coefficients are the numerical factors in front of each term.
So, the coefficients are:
1. The coefficient of the term "17" is 17.
2. The coefficient of the term "-2(3)" is -2.
3. The coefficient of the term "5j" is 5j.
Therefore, the answer is:
A. 17