BECE Mathematics 2022 Objective — Question 64
Question 64 of 120 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Mathematics 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Find the coefficient of x in the expansion of (2x - 3)(x + 4).
- A. -11
- B. -5
- C. 5Correct
- D. 8
- E. 11
Explanation
(2x - 3)(x + 4) = 2x² + 8x - 3x - 12 = 2x² + 5x - 12. The coefficient of x is 5.
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