SOLUTION: if x = -1 and k > 0, which of the following has the greatest value ? a 2 kx b 4 kx^2 c 6 kx^3 d 8 kx^4 e 10 kx^5

Question 304105: if x = -1 and k > 0, which of the following has the greatest value ?
a 2 kx b 4 kx^2 c 6 kx^3 d 8 kx^4 e 10 kx^5

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if x = -1 and k > 0, which of the following has the greatest value ?
a 2 kx b 4 kx^2 c 6 kx^3 d 8 kx^4 e 10 kx^5
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Since x = -1, a,c, and e are negative
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If 0 --
If k = 1, kx^2 = kx^4
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If k>1, kx^2 is less than kx^4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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