5
Answer: BSet 2: Polynomial Functions (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Subtract: (9x + 5) - (3x + 4). What is the coefficient of x in the result?
Subtract: (9x + 5) - (3x + 4). What is the coefficient of x in the result?
A.
12
B.✓ Correct
6
C.
7
D.
5
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is the best answer. (9x + 5) - (3x + 4) = 6x + 1. Coefficient of x is 6.
Why others are wrong:
A: 12 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 7 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.