Question

Identify the numerical coefficient of each term in the algebraic expression $5x^2-8y^2+3xy-7$.

• A. $5,-8,3$ and $-7$
• B. $5,8$ and $3$
• C. $5,-8$ and $3$
• D. $5,-8$ and $-7$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $5,-8$ and $3$

Term in an algebraic expression can be represented as:


We are given with an algebraic expression $5x^2-8y^2+3xy-7$.

First term of the algebraic expression $=5x^2$
Numerical Coefficient of the first term of the algebraic expression $=5$

Second term of the algebraic expression $=-8y^2$
Numerical Coefficient of the second term of the algebraic expression $=-8$

Third term of the algebraic expression $=3xy$
Numerical Coefficient of the third term of the algebraic expression $=3$

Fourth term of the algebraic expression $=-7$
There is no numerical coefficient in the fourth term as it contains a constant term, i.e., $-7$.

The numerical coefficients of the terms in the algebraic expression $5x^2-8y^2+3xy-7$ are $5,-8$ and $3$. Therefore, option (c.) is the correct answer.