Question

Given the following expression, identify the coefficient of the 2nd term

-6n^2+5n+3


A. -6

B. 2

C. 5

D. 3

Answer 1

C. 5

Explanation:

The "second term" is basically just the second coefficient/variable pair. The first one is -6n and the second one is 5n. The coefficient is the number attached to the variable, and in 5n, 5 is the coefficient.