IMO E
from the stem we get that a can be -2 or -6
stmt 1 says a<0 so, could be -2 and -6 insuff
stmt 2 if we foil the equation will get (a+6)(a+2) which is also -2 and -6.... insuff
combining both we don't get that far..... so E
oa?
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IMO E
A alone is insufficient as a could be -6 or -2
B alone is insufficient as the equation again gives the same condition as A
both combined dont give a unique solution.
OA?
A alone is insufficient as a could be -6 or -2
B alone is insufficient as the equation again gives the same condition as A
both combined dont give a unique solution.
OA?
