Solutions

Question

If k is negative, which of the following must also be negative?

 

Difficulty Level

Easy

Solution

Option E is the correct answer.

Option Analysis

For MUST-BE questions, Plugging- In

Given k is negative, so let’s take k = -1.

Substitute in the answer choices.

A. (-k)^2    –>   (-(-1))^2 = 1 – Positive – So eliminate.

B. (-1)k       –>   (-1)k = (-1)(-1) = 1 – Positive – So eliminate.

C. 1-k          –>    1-k = 1-(-1) -2– Positive – So eliminate.

D. k+1        –>     k+1 = -1+1 = 0 –Neither Positive or Negative – So eliminate.

E. k-1          –>     k-1 = -1-1 = -2—Negative-So this is the answer.