Question

In $-3x$, the literal factor is_______.

• A. $1$
• B. $-3$
• C. $x$
• D. $0$

Answer 1

The correct option is C

$x$

Explanation for correct option:

Option C

Literal factor means variable which are denoted by letters. For example $x,y,z$ etc.

So, in $-3x$, the variable is $x$.

Explanation for incorrect options

Option A

$1$ is not the variable as it is a number.

Option B

$-3$ is not the variable as it is a number.

Option D

$0$ is not the variable as it is a number.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.