If n # z = n2 - nz - 2(z-2)n for integers n and z, what is the value of 2#2?
A) -1
B) -2
C) 2
D) 0
E) 1
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Are some of those values supposed to be exponents?sgr21 wrote:If n # z = n2 - nz - 2(z-2)n for integers n and z, what is the value of 2#2?
A) -1
B) -2
C) 2
D) 0
E) 1
If so, please use "^" to indicate this.
For example, write n2 as n^2
I have a feeling that one of more of the other terms involve exponents as well, so we need you to edit the question before it can be answered.
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Hi sgr21,
Brent makes a good point about using proper notation in your questions.
This is a symbolism question and a fairly straight-forward one. To solve it, you'll have to follow the "instructions" in the prompt. Plug in n = 2 and z = 2 and then do the calculation. You'll have the correct answer.
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Brent makes a good point about using proper notation in your questions.
This is a symbolism question and a fairly straight-forward one. To solve it, you'll have to follow the "instructions" in the prompt. Plug in n = 2 and z = 2 and then do the calculation. You'll have the correct answer.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
