Question the-li

1.2 Linear Equations in One Variable - Single-variable equations (multi-step)
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The linear function g is defined by gx=b-15x, where b is a constant. If gc+7=c4, where c is a constant, which of the following expressions represents the value of b ?

A.

15 c 4

B.

19 c 4 + 7

C.

61 c 4 + 105

D.

15 c + 105

The linear function g is defined by g x = b - 15 x , where

Hard-difficulty · SAT Math · Linear Equations in One Variable — Single-variable equations (multi-step). 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. It’s given that gc+7=c4. Therefore, for the given linear function g , when x = c + 7 , gx=c4. Substituting c + 7 for x and c4 for gx in gx=b-15x yields c4=b-15c+7. Applying the distributive property to the right-hand side of this equation yields c4=b-15c-105. Adding 15 c to both sides of this equation yields c4+15c=b-105. Adding 105 to both sides of this equation yields c4+15c+105=b, or 61c4+105=b. Therefore, the expression that represents the value of b is 61c4+105.

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.