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Advanced MathEasy–MediumConstant after subtracting a binomial

Advanced Math practice question

When 2(3x + 1) − (x − 4) is simplified, what is the constant term?

Answer: 6

6x + 2 − x + 4 = 5x + 6.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 2
2 forgets the −(−4).
If you answered 5
5 is the coefficient of x.
If you answered -2
−2 subtracts 4 instead of adding it.

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