a numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression (e.g. 4 in 4x y)
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In Algebra, a constant is a number on its own, or sometimes a letter such as a, b or c to stand for a fixed number. Example: in "x + 5 = 9", 5 and 9 are constants.
