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Advanced MathEasyCoefficient of x after expanding

Advanced Math practice question

When 5(x − 1) is expanded, what is the coefficient of x?

Answer: 5

5(x − 1) = 5x − 5; the coefficient of x is 5.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 1
1 is the coefficient inside the bracket.
If you answered 4
4 subtracts the 1 from the 5.
If you answered -5
−5 is the constant term.

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