SHSAT Math Lesson (9th) 07: Mathematical Reasoning

Mathematical Reasoning

After watching the lesson above, try this problem.

In the equation $y=$ | $x$ |, $x$ can be any value such that $-8 \leq x \leq 5[latex]. For what value of [latex]x$ would $y$ have the greatest value?

-8

-5

0

5

After watching the lesson above, try this problem.

$N=$ | $2y-(x-1)^2$ |
In the equation above $y>0$ and $N>=0$ . What value of x will result in the least possible value of $N$ ?

$\dfrac{1}{4}$

$\dfrac{1}{2}$

$0$

$1$

If $2x+3=6y-4[latex] and [latex]x>3$ ,what is the least possible integer value of $y$ ?

2

3

4

5