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