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Test
Math
Domain
Advanced Math
Skill
Nonlinear equations in one variable and systems of equations in two variables
Difficulty
Medium
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Modded SAT Question Bank by Abdullah Mallik

17b=11xy

The given equation relates the positive numbers b, x, and y. Which equation correctly expresses x in terms of b and y?

  1. x=7by11

  2. x=y-77b

  3. x=y77b

  4. x=77by


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Correct Answer: C
Rationale

Choice C is correct. Multiplying each side of the given equation by y yields the equivalent equation y7b=11x. Dividing each side of this equation by 11 yields y77b=x, or x=y77b.

Choice A is incorrect. This equation is not equivalent to the given equation. 

Choice B is incorrect. This equation is not equivalent to the given equation. 

Choice D is incorrect. This equation is not equivalent to the given equation. 

Question Difficulty: Medium
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