Question 7 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 3 CREDIT RECOVERY
If p times x is equal to x squared minus 1 and q times x is equal to 5 times open paren x minus 1 close paren , which expression is equivalent to open paren p minus q close paren times x ?
Answer
A
open paren 5 x minus 1 close paren minus open paren x squared minus 1 close paren
B
open paren x squared minus 1 close paren minus 5 times open paren x minus 1 close paren
C
open paren x squared minus 1 close paren minus 5 x minus 1
D
5 times open paren x minus 1 close paren minus x squared minus 1