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Answer: DSet 1: Polynomial Functions (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Subtract: (6x + 9) - (1x + 2). What is the coefficient of x in the result?
Subtract: (6x + 9) - (1x + 2). What is the coefficient of x in the result?
A.
7
B.
10
C.
4
D.✓ Correct
5
Detailed Explanation
Choice D is the best answer. (6x + 9) - (1x + 2) = 5x + 7. Coefficient of x is 5.
Why others are wrong:
A: 7 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 10 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 4 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.