Question

What is the coefficient of x after simplifying the expression?
7y + 4x + 4 - 2x +8

Answer 1

The coefficient of x is 2.

Explanation:

1) Add the numbers

7y + 4x + 4 - 2x + 8

7y + 4x + 12 - 2x

2) Combine like terms

7y + 4x + 12 - 2x

7y + 2x + 12

3) Rearrange items

7y + 2x + 12

2x + 7y + 12