Let's take each statement one by one.VJesus12 wrote:Is \(x > 0?\)
(1) \(x^2 > 0\)
(2) \( x+ 2 > 0\)
[spoiler]OA=E[/spoiler]
Source: Manhattan GMAT
(1) \(x^2 > 0\)
x can be positive or negative. Insufficient.
(2) \( x+ 2 > 0\)
x > - 2. We see that x can be negative, zero, or positive. Insufficient.
(1) and (2) together
Even after combining both statements, we cannot conclude whether x > o. Insufficient.
The correct answer: E
Hope this helps!
-Jay
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