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Super, thanks so much for the explanation. I suppose I relied more on my 'automatic' processes (i.e. automatically making two versions of the equation rather than looking at the problem and seeing if it made sense.
- by cghan
Sat Jun 07, 2014 4:47 am- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Help on DS Absolute Value Problem
- Replies: 3
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Help on DS Absolute Value Problem
What is the value of |x|? 1) |x^2 + 16| -5 = 27 2) x^2 = 8x - 16 My only question here is regarding statement 1. The solution to this problem does not put forth two ways to write the equation as you're supposed to do with absolute value equations. The first version would be x^2 + 16 -5 = 27. Would t...
- by cghan
Fri Jun 06, 2014 3:33 pm- Forum: Data Sufficiency
- Topic: Help on DS Absolute Value Problem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1591
Hi Rich, I don't have any specific question type I spend more time on than others (maybe I do spend more time on word problems than straight arithmetic or algebra problems). I suppose my problem is that I re-read a question maybe 2 or 3 times before I understand it. I suppose there's no other way to...
- by cghan
Fri May 30, 2014 1:16 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Tips on How to Get Fast on Problems
- Replies: 3
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Tips on How to Get Fast on Problems
Hello all, seeking guidance on getting faster at tackling problems: I've been studying like a madman for the past month, and I have one month left to study. My exam is on July 3rd. I spent this past month working through the Veritas Full Online program, getting a grasp on the fundamentals. I also wo...
- by cghan
Thu May 29, 2014 1:38 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Tips on How to Get Fast on Problems
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3018
- by cghan
Tue Nov 27, 2012 4:21 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: Getting Out of this Funk
- Replies: 1
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