What is the coefficient of \(x\) in the polynomial \(6x^2-x+13\)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: -1
The term containing \(x\) is \(-x\), which can be written as \(-1x\). Therefore, the coefficient of \(x\) is \(-1\). Option C misses the negative sign. Exam tip: when identifying a coefficient, include both the numerical multiplier and its sign.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
-1
Why is this the correct answer?
The term containing \(x\) is \(-x\), which can be written as \(-1x\). Therefore, the coefficient of \(x\) is \(-1\). Option C misses the negative sign. Exam tip: when identifying a coefficient, include both the numerical multiplier and its sign.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Polynomials. Topic: Polynomials in one variable.
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