Question

Given that f(x) = ax – 5 and f(4) = 15, determine the value of a.

Answer 1

Given that f(x) = ax – 5 and f(4) = 15, then the value of a is 5

The given function is:

f(x)  =  ax  -  5

If f(4)  =  15, then x = 4

Substitute x = 4 into f(x) = ax - 5

f(4)  =  a(4)  -  5

15   =  4a   -  5

Solve for a by adding 5 to both sides

15  +  5  =  4a  -  5  +  5

20    =  4a

Divide both sides by 4

4a/4   =  20/4

a    =  5

Given that f(x) = ax – 5 and f(4) = 15, then the value of a is 5

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