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contradictory O explanation

What is the value of x? 1) SqRt of X^4 = 9 2) SqRt of X^2 = -X OA is C Explanation seems counter to what i have learned about square roots so far. SqRt of X^2 should equal |X| which is equal to -X OR X. The explanation given to address 2) states that the SqRt of X^2 is positive, hence -X needs to be...

by Kancz44

Tue May 29, 2012 7:29 pm
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: contradictory O explanation
Replies: 5
Views: 1461

Inequality

Is X> Y?

1) X + 2SqRt(XY) + Y =0
2) X^2 -Y^2=0

OA is A


Thanks!

by Kancz44

Sun May 20, 2012 10:24 am
Forum: Data Sufficiency
Topic: Inequality
Replies: 2
Views: 882

tough RDT

Jane gives Karen a 5m head start in a 100 m race. Jane is beaten by Karen by 0.25 m. In how many meters more would Jane have overtaken Karen? The explanation is provided in the toughest 100 quant problems resource on this site, but its hard to follow. Can someone pls help with not just the numerical...

by Kancz44

Mon May 14, 2012 2:14 pm
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: tough RDT
Replies: 3
Views: 1217