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a and b are integers.
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24 May 2017, 01:27
24 May 2017, 01:27
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\(a\) and \(b\) are integers.
\(a^2=b^3\)
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
a |
b |
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 and b are integers.
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24 May 2017, 05:57
24 May 2017, 05:57
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Carcass wrote:
a and b are integers.
\(a^2=b^3\)
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
a |
b |
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.
There are many values of a and b that satisfy the equation a² = b³
So, let's TEST a few options.
One pair of values is a = 0 and b = 0, since 0² = 0³
In this case, we get:
Quantity A: 0
Quantity B: 0
Here, the quantities are EQUAL
Another pair of values is a = 8 and b = 4, since 8² = 4³
In this case, we get:
Quantity A: 8
Quantity B: 4
Here, Quantity A is GREATER
Answer:
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Cheers,
Brent
Re: a and b are integers.
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18 May 2018, 03:32
18 May 2018, 03:32
GreenlightTestPrep wrote:
Carcass wrote:
a and b are integers.
\(a^2=b^3\)
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
a |
b |
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.
There are many values of a and b that satisfy the equation a² = b³
So, let's TEST a few options.
One pair of values is a = 0 and b = 0, since 0² = 0³
In this case, we get:
Quantity A: 0
Quantity B: 0
Here, the quantities are EQUAL
Another pair of values is a = 8 and b = 4, since 8² = 4³
In this case, we get:
Quantity A: 8
Quantity B: 4
Here, Quantity A is GREATER
Answer:
Show: ::
D
Cheers,
Brent
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Another pair of values is a = 8 and b = 4, since 8² = 4³
In this case, we get:
Quantity A: 8
Quantity B: 4
Here, Quantity A is GREATER
