Question

Jill simplified the expression shown.

4x – 2y – x + 5y – 8

What is the coefficient of the x-term of the fully simplified expression?

3
4
6
8

Answer 1

The answer is 3 because 4x-x=3x

Answer 2

In the given expression the coefficient of x is 3

Explanation:

Given that Jill simplified the expression shown

`4x-2y-x+5y-8`

we have to find the coefficient of the x-term of the fully simplified expression.

Expression:

`4x-2y-x+5y-8`

Combining like terms, we get

`4x-x-2y+5y-8`

`3x+3y-8`

Hence, in the above expression the coefficient of x is 3