Question

Coefficient of x in expansion (x+3)(x-1)
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Answer 1

`\boxed{2}`

Step-by-step explanation:

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

Expand the brackets.

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

`x^2-x+3x-3`

Combine like terms.

`x^2+2x-3`

The coefficient of
`x` is
`2`.