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Answer: CSet 1: Polynomial Functions (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Subtract: (8x + 8) - (3x + 1). What is the coefficient of x in the result?
Subtract: (8x + 8) - (3x + 1). What is the coefficient of x in the result?
A.
3
B.
6
C.✓ Correct
5
D.
4
Detailed Explanation
Choice C is the best answer. (8x + 8) - (3x + 1) = 5x + 7. Coefficient of x is 5.
Why others are wrong:
A: 3 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 6 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 4 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.