Question 91

Coefficient of x in (x + 9)(8 - 5x) is

Solution

A coefficient is a numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression. Eg : In $$ax^2$$, coefficient is $$a$$

Expression : $$(x + 9)(8 - 5x)$$

= $$8x - 5x^2 + 72 - 45x$$

= $$-5x^2 - 37x + 72$$

$$\therefore$$ Coefficient of $$x$$ = -37

=> Ans - (C)


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