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Answer: CSet 3: Polynomial Functions (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Add: (5x + 2) + (2x + 1). What is the coefficient of x in the result?
Add: (5x + 2) + (2x + 1). What is the coefficient of x in the result?
A.
6
B.
9
C.✓ Correct
7
D.
5
Detailed Explanation
Choice C is the best answer. (5x + 2) + (2x + 1) = 7x + 3. Coefficient of x is 7.
Why others are wrong:
A: 6 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 9 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 5 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.