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Test
Math
Domain
Advanced Math
Skill
Nonlinear functions
Difficulty
Hard
ID: 2f51abc2
Modded SAT Question Bank by Abdullah Mallik

fx=59-2x

The function f is defined by the given equation. For which of the following values of k does fk=3k?

  1. 595

  2. 592

  3. 1775

  4. 59


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Correct Answer: A
Rationale

Choice A is correct. The value of k for which fk=3k can be found by substituting k for x and 3k for fx in the given equation, fx=59-2x, which yields 3k=59-2k. For this equation to be true, either -3k=59-2k or 3k=59-2k. Adding 2k to both sides of the equation -3k=59-2k yields -k=59. Dividing both sides of this equation by -1 yields k=-59. To check whether -59 is the value of k, substituting -59 for k in the equation 3k=59-2k yields 3-59=59-2-59, which is equivalent to -177=177, or -177=177, which isn't a true statement. Therefore, -59 isn't the value of k. Adding 2k to both sides of the equation 3k=59-2k yields 5k=59. Dividing both sides of this equation by 5 yields k=595. To check whether 595 is the value of k, substituting 595 for k in the equation 3k=59-2k yields 3595=59-2595, which is equivalent to 1775=1775, or 1775=1775, which is a true statement. Therefore, the value of k for which fk=3k is 595.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Question Difficulty: Hard
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