The numerical coefficient of the term $-\dfrac{2}{3}x^{3}y^{2}$ is

The numerical coefficient of the term $-\dfrac{2}{3}x^{3}y^{2}$ is
  1. $\dfrac{2}{3}$
  2. $-\dfrac{2}{3}$
  3. $3$
  4. $-3$

Solution

The numerical coefficient is the constant factor, $-\dfrac{2}{3}$.

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