Question

What is the numerical coefficient in the term $-6ax{y}^2?$

• A. $6a$
• B. $-6a$
• C. $-6ax$
• D. $6ax$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $-6ax$

Coefficient is defined as the number that is multiplied with the variable in an expression. For example in the expression, 2x²+3x+2, 2 is the coefficient of the variable x²,3 is the coefficient of the variable x.