1. **State the problem:**
We have the function $x = \frac{1}{6}k^3 - 4k$.
We need to find:
a) A value of $k$ such that $\frac{dx}{dk} = 46$.
b) The corresponding value of $x$ at that $k$.
2. **Find the derivative $\frac{dx}{dk}$:**
Using the power rule, $\frac{d}{dk} \left( \frac{1}{6}k^3 \right) = \frac{1}{6} \times 3k^2 = \frac{1}{2}k^2$.
Also, $\frac{d}{dk}(-4k) = -4$.
So,
$$\frac{dx}{dk} = \frac{1}{2}k^2 - 4$$
3. **Set the derivative equal to 46 and solve for $k$:**
$$\frac{1}{2}k^2 - 4 = 46$$
Add 4 to both sides:
$$\frac{1}{2}k^2 = 50$$
Multiply both sides by 2:
$$\cancel{2} \times \frac{1}{2}k^2 = 50 \times \cancel{2}$$
$$k^2 = 100$$
4. **Solve for $k$:**
$$k = \pm \sqrt{100} = \pm 10$$
5. **Find $x$ when $k=10$:**
$$x = \frac{1}{6} (10)^3 - 4(10) = \frac{1}{6} \times 1000 - 40 = 166.666\ldots - 40 = 126.666\ldots$$
Rounded to 1 decimal place:
$$x = 126.7$$
6. **Find $x$ when $k=-10$:**
$$x = \frac{1}{6} (-10)^3 - 4(-10) = \frac{1}{6} \times (-1000) + 40 = -166.666\ldots + 40 = -126.666\ldots$$
Rounded to 1 decimal place:
$$x = -126.7$$
**Final answers:**
- $k = 10$ or $k = -10$ when $\frac{dx}{dk} = 46$.
- Corresponding $x$ values are $126.7$ and $-126.7$ respectively.
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