SOLUTION: OK, I have this " Let k(x)=-1/5x+3 . X when k(x)=-1 .. I came up with .2X but that is incorrect. What am I doing wrong? Do I fill in -1 for X? -1/5(-1)+3? Im thinking not becau

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Question 842120: OK, I have this " Let k(x)=-1/5x+3 . X when k(x)=-1 .. I came up with .2X but that is incorrect. What am I doing wrong? Do I fill in -1 for X?
-1/5(-1)+3? Im thinking not because its out side of the parenthesis. Thank you
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

over thinking it...re reply:

k(x) = , k(x) = 

=  

 



 = -1/5x + 3,  = -1 ⇒



 -1/5x + 3 = -1

   -1/5x = -4

       x = 20

Wish You the Best in your Studies. 

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