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From the original condition there is 1 variable and thus we need 1 equation. since there is 1 each in 1) and 2), the answer is likely D.
In case of 1), since the info regarding x is not enough, it is not sufficient.
In case of 2), since from a, -4, b, 2, c, 2, d, 4, e, the position of the P is decided from a,b,c,d,e. Any case would make the median = 2, and since x =2 it is sufficient. Therefore the answer is b.
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