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Advanced MathMediumConstant remaining after cancellation

Advanced Math practice question

For every value of x, the expression (x + 2)(x + 5) − x(x + 7) has the same value. What is that value?

Answer: 10

(x² + 7x + 10) − (x² + 7x) = 10.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 0
0 would need the constant to cancel too; only x² and 7x cancel.
If you answered 7
7 is the coefficient that cancels.
If you answered -10
−10 subtracts in the wrong order.

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