Advanced MathEasy–MediumCoefficient of a sum of like square terms
Advanced Math practice question
The sum x² + 3x² + 5x² is equivalent to kx², where k is a constant. What is the value of k?
Answer: 9
1 + 3 + 5 = 9.
Common wrong answers
- If you answered 8
- 8 forgets the coefficient 1 on the first term.
- If you answered 15
- 15 multiplies the coefficients.
- If you answered 27
- 27 uses x⁶ reasoning, adding exponents.
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