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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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