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OpenStudy (anonymous):

When (5x+7) is multiplied by (2x-1), the coefficient of the x term is

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[(5x+7)(2x-1)=10x^2-5x+14x-7=10x^2+9x-7\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

coefficient is 9 since the answer has a 9x

OpenStudy (usukidoll):

@saseal and @Shalante are correct. The coefficient is the number and for the x term we need 9.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

9 it is

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