In the equation above, k is a constant. If y = 17 when x = 2

Jeff Miller May 9, 2015

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Solution:

We are given the equation y = kx + 3, where k is a constant.

We are also given that y = 17 when x = 2, so we can plug these values into the equation to first determine a value for k.
y = kx + 3

17 = 2k + 3

14 = 2k

k = 7

We now can determine the value of y when x = 4:

y = kx + 3

y = (7)(4) + 3

y = 28 + 3

y = 31

Answer: B

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