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Advanced MathEasy–MediumCoefficient from a monomial times a binomial

Advanced Math practice question

When x(x + 7) is written as x² + kx, what is the value of k?

Answer: 7

x · x + x · 7 = x² + 7x.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 0
0 forgets to distribute.
If you answered 1
1 is the coefficient of x².
If you answered 8
8 adds 1 and 7.

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