Coefficient of y in the term -y/3 is
(a) -1
(b) -3
(c) -1/3
(d) 1/3

Solution:

Correct option is (c).

- y/3 can be written as y × (-1/3)

∴ Coefficient of y is -1/3.

The coefficient of a variable is the value of the integer or any letter that is present with the variable.

✦ Try This: Write the coefficients of x and y in the given terms: (i) 3x + 7y and (ii) 2xy

(i) In the expression 3x + 7y ,the coefficient of variable x is 3 and the coefficient of variable y is 7.

(ii) In the expression 2xy, the coefficient of x is 2y and the coefficient of y is 5x.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 9

NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 7 Problem 15

Coefficient of y in the term -y/3 is (a) -1, (b) -3, (c) -1/3, (d) 1/3

Summary:

Coefficient of y in the term -y/3 is -1/3

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