PSAT Math Multiple-Choice Question 441: Answer and Explanation
Question: 441
What positive value(s) of z satisfy the equation ?
- A. 2
- B. 2 and -10
- C. 4 and 2
- D. None of the above
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
A
Difficulty: Easy
Getting to the Answer: Rearrange the equation first so you can factor 4 out. From there, divide by 4, then factor as usual:
Keep in mind that while z is equal to -10 or 2, the question asks only for the positive value, which is (A). Reading carefully, you could have eliminated (B) before doing any calculations because it includes a negative value.
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