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Answer: CSet 5: Polynomial Functions (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Subtract: (7x + 9) - (3x + 4). What is the coefficient of x in the result?
Subtract: (7x + 9) - (3x + 4). What is the coefficient of x in the result?
A.
6
B.
8
C.✓ Correct
4
D.
3
Detailed Explanation
Choice C is the best answer. (7x + 9) - (3x + 4) = 4x + 5. Coefficient of x is 4.
Why others are wrong:
A: 6 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 8 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 3 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.