Question

The numerical coefficient of the term $-24x^{2}y$ is_____ .
(2 marks)

Answer 1

A numerical coefficient is defined as a fixed number that is multiplied to a variable.
In the given monomial term,
$-24x^{2}y$.
(1 mark)
The fixed number that is multiplied with variable '$x^{2}y$' is '-24'.
Hence, the numerical coefficient of the term $-24x^{2}y$ is -24.
(1 mark)