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(a 2)^2 + |b 2| = 0
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\((a − 2)^2 + |b − 2| = 0\)
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
\(\frac{a}{b}\) |
2 |
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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Re: (a 2)^2 + |b 2| = 0
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(a 2)^2 + |b 2| = 0
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Since the square of a value and absolute value will always be equal to or greater than 0, and the full equation = 0, both \((a-2)^2\) and \(|b-2|\) must equal 0.
When \((a-2)^2 = 0\), the only value for a is 2.
When \(|b-2| = 0\), the only value for b is 2.
\(\frac{a}{b} = \frac{2}{2} =1\), so B is greater than A.
When \((a-2)^2 = 0\), the only value for a is 2.
When \(|b-2| = 0\), the only value for b is 2.
\(\frac{a}{b} = \frac{2}{2} =1\), so B is greater than A.
