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Re: ds5

by parallel_chase » Tue Dec 02, 2008 12:04 am
bacali wrote:If |M+4| =2, what is the value of M?



(1) M<0

(2) M^2+8M+12=0

OA: E
|M+4| =2

M could be either -6 or -2

Statement I

M<0

We dont get a specific value, both the values could be possible.

Insufficient.

Statement II

M^2+8M+12=0
M^2+6M+2M+12 = 0
(m+6)(m+2)=0
m=-6 or -2

We dont get a specific value, both the values could be possible.

Insufficient.

Combining I & II
m=-6 or -2
m<0
Both the values can be possible.

Insufficient.


Hence E.


Hope this helps.
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