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Advanced MathEasy–MediumCoefficient after distributing and combining

Advanced Math practice question

When 5(x − 2) + 3x is simplified, what is the coefficient of x?

Answer: 8

5x − 10 + 3x = 8x − 10.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 2
2 subtracts 3 from 5.
If you answered 5
5 forgets the 3x.
If you answered -10
−10 is the constant term.

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