Advanced MathMediumSum of coefficients after simplifying
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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