$- 8$ is the coefficient of which term of the polynomial $- 7 x^{6} + 8 x^{4} - 2 x^{5} - 8 x + 1$

x^{4}

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x

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x^{6}

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x^{5}

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Solution

The correct option is B $x$
Given polynomial is $- 7 x^{6} + 8 x^{4} - 2 x^{5} - 8 x + 1$
The numerical values of the terms in a polynomial are called coefficients of the polynomial.
So, $- 8$ is the coefficient of $x$ term of the polynomial.

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