Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

by Blitzer, Robert F.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321867327

ISBN 13: 978-0-32186-732-2

Chapter 5 - Number Theory and the Real Number System - 5.4 The Irrational Numbers - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 295: 5

Answer

coefficient

Work Step by Step

The number that multiplies a square root is called its $\underline{\text{coefficient}}$. For example, for $8\sqrt5$, 8 is the coefficient.

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