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Defining and Identifying Coefficients in Business Calculations

In business mathematics, algebraic terms are often used to model various costs and rates. Define the term 'coefficient' as it applies to an algebraic expression. Then, identify the numerical coefficient for the following two terms:

  1. $0.075x$ (representing a sales tax rate)
  2. qq (representing the quantity of items in an order)

In your response, be sure to explain the mathematical rule used to determine the coefficient for a variable like qq that does not have a number written in front of it.

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