SOLUTION: julio says that the term x to exponent 2 has a coefficient of 2 and a variable x. is julio correct? explain.

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Question 1173287: julio says that the term x to exponent 2 has a coefficient of 2 and a variable x. is julio correct? explain.
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20059) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Julio is right about the variable x, but wrong about calling 2 "a coefficient".

x2 means 1x2.  The 1 is the coefficient and the 2 is the
exponent or degree.

Edwin