boros2203 wrote:If y > 0, what is the value of x?
1. |x - 3| > y
2. |x - 3| < - y
Please provide relevant explanations....
Answer after discussion[/spoiler]
Good one
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In st 2 :boros2203 wrote:If y > 0, what is the value of x?
1. |x - 3| > y
2. |x - 3| < - y
Please provide relevant explanations....
Answer after discussion[/spoiler]
LHS is always +ve. But we know that Y is also positive. Putting the values together in the equation , its violating the stated conditions:
+ < - ( +)
This is a Impossible condition. Plzz chk the question stem
Anyways st1 is of less use.. chk st2 : is that rightly transcribed?
