BREAKING: Target Test Prep releases Brand New 2026 On Demand GMAT prep course

Redeem

Target Test Prep · GMAT

Choose how you want to prepare

Learn live with an expert or move at your own pace. Every option includes the complete TTP study system.

★★★★★5.0559 reviews
GMATLiveTeach 7 seats left
Chris Peckover
NEXT LIVE COHORT

Oct 13 to Jan 7, 2027

with Chris Peckover

Schedule
Tue, Thu · 8:00 to 10:00 PM ET
Included
40 live hours + 6 months of GMAT OnDemand
  • Live instruction and real-time questions
  • Class recordings and assigned practice
View class & enroll
Limited cohort · enrollment openTarget Test Prep
EALiveTeach 5 seats left
Logan Thompson
EXECUTIVE ASSESSMENT

Sep 6 to Dec 6, 2026

with Logan Thompson

Schedule
Sun · 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM ET
Included
Live EA class + 6 months of EA OnDemand
  • Expert-led weekly online sessions
  • EA Masterclass access between classes
View EA class & enroll
Limited cohort · enrollment openTarget Test Prep
GMATOnDemand Start anytime
SELF-PACED MASTERCLASS

Target Test Prep GMAT OnDemand

Complete access from day one. Study on your schedule.

130-point score guarantee
$0to start then $127/mo
  • Personalized study plan and analytics
  • Thousands of lessons and practice questions
Start free 5-day trial
Read 559 reviewsTarget Test Prep

Compare the format, schedule, and included access before enrolling. Prices and seat counts shown reflect the supplied offer details.

If x=

Expert replies
Post new topic Post Reply
Previous Topic Next Topic
User avatar
Elite Legendary Member
Posts: 3991
Joined: Fri Jul 24, 2015 2:28 amFollowed by: 37 members
Location: Las Vegas, USA
Thanked: 19 times
by Max@Math Revolution » Wed Apr 15, 2020 8:55 pm

Timer

00:00

Answers

A

B

C

D

E

Stats

Difficulty—

[GMAT math practice question]

If \(x=\sqrt{2+\sqrt{2+\sqrt{2+...}}}\) , \(y=\sqrt{3-\sqrt{3-\sqrt{3-...}}}\) and x^2 – x = a, y^2 + y = b. What is the value of a + b?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
Top
Join the discussion
Log in to postLogin with Googleuse password
QUOTE IN REPLY
Source: — Problem Solving |
User avatar
Elite Legendary Member
Posts: 3991
Joined: Fri Jul 24, 2015 2:28 amFollowed by: 37 members
Location: Las Vegas, USA
Thanked: 19 times

Re: If x=

by Max@Math Revolution » Thu Apr 16, 2020 6:53 am
=>

\(x=\sqrt{2+\sqrt{2+\sqrt{2+...}}}=\sqrt{2+x}\)
Then we have x^2 = 2 + x or x^2 – x = 2.
Thus a = 2.
\(y=\sqrt{3-\sqrt{3-\sqrt{3-...}}}=\sqrt{3-y}\)
Then we have y^2 = 3 - y or y^2 + y = 3.
Thus b = 3.

We have a + b = 2 + 3 = 5.

Therefore, E is the answer.
Answer: E
Top
Join the discussion
Log in to postLogin with Googleuse password
QUOTE IN REPLY
Post new topic Post Reply
• Page 1 of 1