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