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Re: x2 – 49 = 0 [#permalink]
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Remember that when a variable is squared, it yields a positive and a negative solution; hence, \(x^2 - 49 = 0\) means that \(x^2 = 49\) and x = ± 7.

If x = 7, then both quantities are equal to zero. If x = –7, then both quantities are equal to 98. The answer is choice (C).
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x2 – 49 = 0 [#permalink]
We get x^2 = 49 from the given condition.

Qty A is x^2 - 7x which is nothing but 49 -7x
Qty B is -7x + 49 which I can write as 49 -7x

Observe both the quantities now!

What do you see??

Both are same!!!

Originally posted by askhere on 18 Apr 2018, 19:31.
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Re: x2 – 49 = 0 [#permalink]
sandy wrote:
\(x^2 - 49 = 0\)
Quantity A
Quantity B
\(x^2 - 7x\)
\(-7x+49\)


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: x2 – 49 = 0 [#permalink]
x^2=49 -> x=7 or x=-7. In either case, QA=QB -> C.
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