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x –1?

by sanju09 » Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:46 am
What is the value of x –1?

(1) x + 1 = 3

(2) x – 1 < 3


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by Tryingmybest » Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:35 am
IMo A

(1) x + 1 = 3

we know that X= 2 , so X-1 = 1

(2) x – 1 < 3

=> x< 4 we will have multiple values for X so X-1 cannot be determined

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by karmayogi » Fri Mar 20, 2009 11:37 am
IMO A.

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