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Algebra practice question

The linear function g is defined by g(x) = mx + 3, where m is a constant. If g(g(0)) = 11, what is the value of m?

Answer: 8/3

g(0) = 3, so g(g(0)) = g(3) = 3m + 3 = 11, giving m = 8/3.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 3
3 is g(0).
If you answered 8
8 forgets to divide by 3.
If you answered 11/3
11/3 forgets to subtract the 3.

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