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Answer: DSet 5: Polynomial Functions (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Recent studies show that subtract: (5x + 5) - (4x + 3). What is the coefficient of x in the result?
Subtract: (5x + 5) - (4x + 3). What is the coefficient of x in the result?
A.
2
B.
3
C.
2
D.✓ Correct
1
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 1] Choice D is the best answer. (5x + 5) - (4x + 3) = 1x + 2. Coefficient of x is 1.
Why others are wrong:
A: 2 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 3 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 2 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
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