If (p(x)=8x-13), what is (p(x+1)-p(x))?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(8\)
Given \(p(x)=8x-13\), we get \(p(x+1)=8(x+1)-13=8x-5\). Therefore, \(p(x+1)-p(x)=(8x-5)-(8x-13)=8\). The option \(8x\) is incorrect because the terms containing \(x\) cancel on subtraction. Exam tip: for a linear polynomial \(ax+b\), \(p(x+1)-p(x)=a\).
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What is the correct answer to this question?
\(8\)
Why is this the correct answer?
Given \(p(x)=8x-13\), we get \(p(x+1)=8(x+1)-13=8x-5\). Therefore, \(p(x+1)-p(x)=(8x-5)-(8x-13)=8\). The option \(8x\) is incorrect because the terms containing \(x\) cancel on subtraction. Exam tip: for a linear polynomial \(ax+b\), \(p(x+1)-p(x)=a\).
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Introduction to Polynomials. Topic: Linear polynomials.
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