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What is the value of y?

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by M7MBA » Thu Jun 14, 2018 11:11 pm

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What is the value of y?

(1) 3|x^2 - 4| = y - 2
(2) |3 - y| = 11

The OA is the option C.

I don't see how can I find the value of y using both statements. May anyone gives me some help? Please. <i class="em em-neutral_face"></i>
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Source: — Data Sufficiency |

by Vincen » Fri Jun 15, 2018 12:02 am
Hello M7MBA.

Let's take a look at your question.

We have to find the value of y.

First Statement
(1) 3|x^2 - 4| = y - 2
Here we have the following equations: $$3\left(x^2-4\right)=y-2\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ or\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 3\left(4-x^2\right)=y-2$$ $$3x^2-12=y-2\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ or\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 12-3x^2=y-2$$ $$3x^2-10=y\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ or\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 14-3x^2=y$$ So, we couldn't get a the value for y. Therefore, this statement is not sufficient.

First Statement
(2) |3 - y| = 11
Now, we have the following equations: $$3-y=11\ \ \ \ \ \ or\ \ \ \ \ \ \ 3-y=-11$$ $$y=-8\ \ \ \ \ \ or\ \ \ \ \ \ \ y=14.$$ Since we got two different values for y, then this statement is not sufficient.

First Statement + Second Statement
(1) 3|x^2 - 4| = y - 2
(2) |3 - y| = 11
First, we know from the second statement that y=-8 or y=14. Now, from the first statement we can conclude that y-2 is positive, and then y must be greater than 2, which implies that y=14.

Therefore, using both statements together is sufficient.

The correct answer is the option C.

I hope it helps.
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