Digital PSAT Math Practice Question 258: Answer and Explanation

Question: 258

Consider the function f (x) = 2x - 3. What is the range of the absolute value of this function?

• A. y < -3
• B. y ≤ 0
• C. y ≥ 0
• D. y > 5

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

(C) This question is asking you to determine the range of the function g(x) = |2x - 3|. Because the entire function is inside an absolute value symbol, g(x), the range cannot be negative. Therefore, the answer is (C).

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