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  • 01-03-2021
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what is the coefficient of x in (x +3) (x-1)

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jennie51
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  • 01-03-2021

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Step-by-step explanation:

Solving; ( x + 3 ) ( x - 1 )

x ( x - 1 ) + 3 ( x - 1 )

x² - x + 3 ( x - 1 )

x² - x + 3x - 3

x² - 2x - 3

The coefficient of x in x² + 2x - 3 is 2

(Note: we are asked to find the coefficient of "x" not x²)

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