SAT question 39652e93 (Nonlinear Functions)

Question

The function f is defined by f ( x ) = (16)/x . What is the value of f ( x ) when x = 17 ?

College Board · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A. Choice A is correct. It's given that f ( x ) = (16)/x . Substituting 17 for x in this function yields f ( 17 ) = (16)/(17) . Therefore, when x = 17 , the value of f ( x ) is (16)/(17) .

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SAT Question 39652e93: Nonlinear Functions answer and explanation with Desmos solution

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