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Answer: CSet 3: Polynomial Functions (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Subtract: (7x + 8) - (2x + 4). What is the coefficient of x in the result?
Subtract: (7x + 8) - (2x + 4). What is the coefficient of x in the result?
A.
4
B.
6
C.✓ Correct
5
D.
3
Detailed Explanation
Choice C is the best answer. (7x + 8) - (2x + 4) = 5x + 4. Coefficient of x is 5.
Why others are wrong:
A: 4 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 6 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 3 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.