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Answer: ASet 2: Polynomial Functions (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Add: (4x + 1) + (1x + 1). What is the coefficient of x in the result?
Add: (4x + 1) + (1x + 1). What is the coefficient of x in the result?
A.✓ Correct
5
B.
3
C.
6
D.
10
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is the best answer. (4x + 1) + (1x + 1) = 5x + 2. Coefficient of x is 5.
Why others are wrong:
B: 3 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 6 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 10 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.