The coefficient of term $x^{5}$ in the expression $x^{3} - x^{5}$ is

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Solution

Coefficient is defined as a number or symbol multiplied to a variable or an unknown quantity in an algebraic term.
The coefficient of the term $x^{5}$ in expression $x^{3} - x^{5}$ is -1,
$- x^{5}$ = $- 1 \times (x^{5})$
$∴$ The coefficient of $x^{5}$ is equal to -1.

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