In a mathematical equation, the coefficient is

A. the numeric value of the unknown that makes an equation true.
B. the term brought from one side of an equation to the other by performing the opposite
operation.
C. a number or quantity placed before another quantity to indicate multiplication.
D. the portion of an equation that’s given.

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strangely worded question.

the coefficient is the numerical value, or constant in front of a variable.

e.g. for 3x^2y, the coefficient is 3

I will leave it up to you which one of your given poorly worded choices fits.