PSAT Math Multiple-Choice Question 737: Answer and Explanation

Question: 737

What is a possible value for x in the expression below?

• A. 8
• B. 1
• C. -2
• D. -5

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

(C) What is a possible value for x in the expression below?

Take the original expression:

Multiply everything by in order to get x by itself:

Make solving the inequality easier by converting each fraction to a decimal. Then determine what numbers fall within this range. The fractions would convert to the following range when expressed as decimals:

-2.25 < x < -0.09375

-2 is the only choice within this range.