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