Set 5: Linear Functions (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: A

Find the value of $k$ so that $kx - y = 4$ is parallel to $y = 3x - 2$ .

$3$

✓ Correct

$-3$

$\frac{1}{3}$

$-\frac{1}{3}$

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. Choice A is the correct answer. Match slopes. 1. Target Slope: $3$ . 2. Line Slope: $kx - y = 4 \rightarrow y = kx - 4$ . Slope is $k$ . 3. Equate: $k = 3$ . Strategic Tip: In standard form, $k$ is the x-coefficient here. Choice B is incorrect. Choice C is incorrect. Choice D is incorrect.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is $3$

Why others are wrong:

B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

D: Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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