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Advanced Math practice question

When 5x(x + 2) − 3x² is written as ax² + bx, what is the value of a + b?

Answer: 12

5x² + 10x − 3x² = 2x² + 10x, so a + b = 12.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 2
2 is a alone.
If you answered 10
10 is b alone.
If you answered 18
18 forgets to subtract 3x².

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