The numerical coefficient of $x$ in $2 x^{2} - 5 x + 6$

$2$

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$6$

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$- 5$

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Solution

The correct option is C
$- 5$

The number or constant which appears in a term with a variable is called the numerical coefficient of a variable in a term
The given expression is $2 x^{2} - 5 x + 6$
Hence, the numerical coefficient of $x i s - 5$
so, the correct option is C

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