Given the functions f (x) = - 2x - 1 and g (x) = - 3x + 4, which operation results in the smallest coefficient on the x term?

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Pamela Ellis

12 October, 02:40

Given the functions f (x) = - 2x - 1 and g (x) = - 3x + 4, which operation results in the smallest coefficient on the x term?

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Luca Stewart · Answer 1

There are 3 different operations we can perform. Addition, Subtractions and Multiplication.

Subtraction

(-2x - 1) - (-3x + 4)

x - 5

x coefficient = 1

Addition:

(-2x - 1) + (-3x + 4)

3 - 5x

x coefficient = - 5

Multiplication:

x (6x - 5) - 4

x coefficient = 6

-5 is the least so addition is the answer

Anise · Answer 2

It’s - 3x because it’s the furthest away from zero on the number line.