coefficient

coeficiente

Número fijo que multiplica una letra o una expresión en álgebra.

En inglés sencillo: The fixed number by which a letter or expression is multiplied in algebra.

• In 3x, the coefficient is three.
• Find the coefficient of x in this expression.
• The equation contains two negative coefficients.

Cómo se usa: coefficient of something (The coefficient of y is seven.)

Sinónimos: multiplier

Expresiones frecuentes: coefficient of something, negative coefficient, constant coefficient

coeficiente

Número que mide una característica concreta de un material, un proceso o una relación.

En inglés sencillo: A number that measures a particular feature of a material, process, or relationship.

• We measured the coefficient of friction.
• The material has a low expansion coefficient.
• A higher correlation coefficient suggests a stronger relationship.

Cómo se usa: coefficient of something (Rubber has a high coefficient of friction on this surface.)

Sinónimos: constant

Expresiones frecuentes: coefficient of friction, correlation coefficient, expansion coefficient