What is the coefficient of $x^{2}$ in the polynomial $5 x^{3} - 4 x^{2} + 3 x + 10$ ?

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-4

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-2

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Solution

The correct option is B -4
The numerical factor of a term is called its coefficient.
Note that we need to consider the sign along with the number.
In this case, the coefficient of $x^{2}$ is -4.

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