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The function f is defined by fx=x+155, and fa=10, where a is a constant. What is the value of a ?

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Explanation

Choice C is correct. It's given that fx=x+155 and fa=10, where a is a constant. Therefore, for the given function f , when x = a fx=10. Substituting a for x and 10 for fx in the given function f yields 10=a+155. Multiplying both sides of this equation by 5 yields 50=a+15. Subtracting 15 from both sides of this equation yields 35=a. Therefore, the value of a is 35 .

Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of a if fa=4.

Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of a if fa=5.

Choice D is incorrect. This is the value of a if fa=16.