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Coefficient diagram method

The coefficient diagram method is a way of solving math problems. It is like a game that uses numbers and symbols to help you figure out what the answer is.

In this game, you have to fill in the blanks. You are given some numbers and symbols, like (2x - 4). To figure out what to fill in the blanks, you need to find the coefficient of each symbol. A coefficient is a number that tells you how many times a symbol is multiplied by.

So for example, if you have (2x - 4), the coefficient of x is 2 and the coefficient of -4 is 1. This means that you need to replace the x with 2 and the -4 with 1. Once you have filled in all the blanks, you can use the numbers and symbols to solve the equation and find your answer.
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