Question

2. Write the coefficient of 'a' in each of the following termi) '5ax' (ii) '-4ab' (iii) '38abc' iv) '-24 ab^(2)c'​

Answer 1

The coefficients are:

`(a)\ 5x`

`(b)\ -4b`

`(c)\ 38bc`

`(d)\ -24b^2c`

Explanation:

Required

The coefficient of a

To get the coefficient, we simply remove a. The remaining terms is the required coefficient

Solving (a):

`Expression = 5ax`

Remove a

5x:

Hence, the coefficient is 5x

Solving (b):

`Expression = -4ab`

Remove a

-4b

Hence, the coefficient is -4b

Solving (c):

`Expression = 38abc`

Remove a

38bc

Hence, the coefficient is 38bc

Solving (d):

`Expression=-24ab^2c`

Remove a

`-24b^2c`

Hence, the coefficient is
`-24b^2c`