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Answer: BSet 4: Polynomial Functions (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Subtract: (7x + 8) - (4x + 1). What is the coefficient of x in the result?
Subtract: (7x + 8) - (4x + 1). What is the coefficient of x in the result?
A.
6
B.✓ Correct
3
C.
1
D.
2
Detailed Explanation
Choice B is the best answer. (7x + 8) - (4x + 1) = 3x + 7. Coefficient of x is 3.
Why others are wrong:
A: 6 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 1 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 2 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.