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Linear equations in two variables_Section 2

The document presents a math assessment question from the SAT focusing on linear equations in two variables. It provides a specific question about finding the value of k in a linear equation based on given points, with the correct answer identified as choice A. The rationale explains the reasoning behind the correct answer and why the other choices are incorrect.

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Linear equations in two variables_Section 2

The document presents a math assessment question from the SAT focusing on linear equations in two variables. It provides a specific question about finding the value of k in a linear equation based on given points, with the correct answer identified as choice A. The rationale explains the reasoning behind the correct answer and why the other choices are incorrect.

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Question ID 3cdbf026

Assessment Test Domain Skill Difficulty

SAT Math Algebra Linear equations in


two variables

ID: 3cdbf026

The graph of the equation is a line in the xy-plane, where a and k are

constants. If the line contains the points and , what is the value
of k ?

A.

B.

C. 2

D. 3

ID: 3cdbf026 Answer


Correct Answer: A

Rationale

Choice A is correct. The value of k can be found using the slope-intercept form of a linear equation, , where
m is the slope and b is the y-coordinate of the y-intercept. The equation can be rewritten in the form

. One of the given points, , is the y-intercept. Thus, the y-coordinate of the y-intercept must be

equal to . Multiplying both sides by k gives . Dividing both sides by gives .

Choices B, C, and D are incorrect and may result from errors made rewriting the given equation.

Question Difficulty: Hard

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