Question

What is the numerical coefficient of the term $-17xyz$?

• A. 17
• B. 17xyz
• C. -17
• D. xyz

Answer 1

The correct option is C $-17$

The numerical coefficient of a term is that part of the term which only represents the magnitude/value/numerical part of the term. Thus, in $-17xyz$, numerical part is $-17$ and $xyz$ is the variable part.