In the xy-coordinate system, (√6, k) is one of the points of intersection of the graphs y = x² - 7 and y = -x² + j, where j is a constant. What is the value of j?

A) 5

B) 4

C) 3

D) 2

E) 1

Submission is closed.

Answer: 

Jimmie's answer:

(A) is correct.

1. x² - 7 = -x² + j

2. j = 2x² -7

3. Put in x = √6 and you get j = 12-7

4. j = 5

Winner: 

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