It is the coefficient of the variable as for example 5n means 5 times n
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Oh, honey, that's just a variable! A number and two letters in algebra usually represent a mathematical expression or equation where the number is multiplied by the variable. It's like the algebraic version of "X marks the spot."
yes you can so like 3x*5 would =15x
a variable
A letter used to represent a number is called a variable. Typically, the letters x and y are used, but technically you can use any letter of the alphabet.
It is a variable