Question

Coefficient of 'y' in the term $\frac{-y}{3}$ is ____.

• A. -1
• B. -3
• C. $\frac{-1}{3}$
• D. $\frac{1}{3}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $\frac{-1}{3}$

A numerical or constant quantity placed before a variable in an algebraic expression is called coefficient of the term.
In the given term $\frac{-y}{3}$,
$\frac{-1}{3}$ is a constant and y is a variable.
Hence, the coefficient of the term $\frac{-y}{3}$ is $\frac{-1}{3}$.