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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