What is the coefficient of the variable in the expression 6 - 4x - 8 + 2?
6, 2, -4, -8

Solution:

A number or quantity which is placed before a variable is called a coefficient.

The statements provided below can be used to define a coefficient.

1. A number that is multiplied by a variable.
2. A number is placed before another quantity in order to multiply it.

The variable here is x which is multiplied by -4 in the expression 6 - 4x - 8 + 2.

Therefore, the coefficient of the variable in the expression 6 - 4x - 8 + 2 is - 4.

What is the coefficient of the variable in the expression 6 - 4x - 8 + 2?

Summary:

The coefficient of the variable in the expression 6 - 4x - 8 + 2 is -4.