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I have updated the definition to this:

See Definition of Coefficient

Let me know if you feel it can be improved.

OK, this is the new wording (so far), improvements welcome!

"The number (or other fixed value) part of a term, such as the 4 in 4y

A constant can also be though of as a coefficient. In ax² + bx + c, a, b and c are coefficients."

Yes, we normally draw a distinction between coefficient and constant, but then a constant is also a coefficient. A bit like a square is a rectangle.

How about

A number (or other fixed value) used to multiply in algebra.

Thanks Guys!

Yes, will fix.

Just trying to think of everything. I meant that perhaps the length of the robot needs to be factored in, but it would be negligible compared to the course, and we could assume the front of the robot as the reference point for calculations anyway.

Hmm... the technicians would not likely fall into the "50 mph" trap, so we may assume their answer is technically correct.

So "stupid guy" must be including some other fact.

Bobbym is in, yay!

Default theme is now Air, and I upgraded 'SleekBlue' users to it.

Forum is currently not accepting new members or Guest posts as we got a lot of spam.

I will work on fixes to Search, Spam, etc as time goes by (days most likely).

Keep posting!

New version installed. Latex seems to work. Search does not work at the moment. Many things to check.

Yes, nearly ready. Just need to check a few more things.

Don't know exactly, they are in subfolders, with sub-subfolders of thumbnails, maybe 5000 give or take thousands.

Lets say a post is missing the uploaded file xyz.gif, then find xyz.gif in the 99Mb zip file, drag and drop it into (say) imgur, which gives you a link. Put that link in place of the missing file.

There may be better ways, though.