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It is given that \((x-5)(x+6)=0\)
A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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Question part of the project GRE Quantitative Reasoning Daily Challenge - (2021) EDITION
GRE - Math Book
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
\(x-6\) |
0 |
A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
Question part of the project GRE Quantitative Reasoning Daily Challenge - (2021) EDITION
GRE - Math Book
Re: It is given that
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18 Apr 2021, 22:04
18 Apr 2021, 22:04
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(x-5)(x+6)=0
x = -6, 5
x-6 = -12, -1
So, x-6 < 0
Hence, B is the answer.
x = -6, 5
x-6 = -12, -1
So, x-6 < 0
Hence, B is the answer.
Re: It is given that
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21 Apr 2021, 13:09
21 Apr 2021, 13:09
cbrelax wrote:
(x-5)(x+6)=0
x = -6, 5
x-6 = -12, -1
So, x-6 < 0
Hence, B is the answer.
x = -6, 5
x-6 = -12, -1
So, x-6 < 0
Hence, B is the answer.
Can someone explain this? Where are the -12 and -1 coming from?
