Question f-x-x-
Functions and are given, and in function , is a constant. If , what is the value of ?
f ( x ) = x 2 + b x g ( x ) = 9
Hard-difficulty · SAT Math · Equivalent Expressions — Expanding binomials. Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.
Answer 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.
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