sat suite question viewer
Functions and are given, and in function , is a constant. If , what is the value of ?
Explanation
Choice C is correct. Multiplying the given functions and yields . Applying the distributive property to the right-hand side of this equation yields . Applying the distributive property once again to the right-hand side of this equation yields , which is equivalent to . Factoring out from the second and third terms yields . Since the left-hand sides of and are equal, it follows that , or , and , or . Adding to each side of yields . Dividing each side of this equation by yields . Similarly, dividing each side of by yields . Therefore, the value of is .
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.