Koefitsjend
Koefitsjend is a Dutch word that translates to "coefficient" in English. It is a mathematical term representing a numerical or symbolic factor that is multiplied by a variable in an algebraic expression. For example, in the expression 3x, the coefficient is 3. Coefficients can also be letters, such as 'a' in ax, representing an unknown constant.
The term is widely used across various fields of mathematics, including algebra, calculus, and statistics. In
Beyond pure mathematics, the concept of a coefficient appears in physics and engineering. For instance, a coefficient