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a = -2, Quantity A: a^4 - a^3 + a^2 a, Quantity B: a - a^2 + a^3 - a
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26 Jul 2026, 01:26
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\(a = -2\)
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.
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
\(a^4 - a^3 + a^2 – a\) |
\(a - a^2 + a^3 - a^4\) |
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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Joined: 20 Feb 2017
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Re: a = -2, Quantity A: a^4 - a^3 + a^2 a, Quantity B: a - a^2 + a^3 - a
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28 Jul 2026, 09:16
28 Jul 2026, 09:16
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Put \(a=-2\) in both of the quantities, Quantity \(A=30\) and Quantity \(B=-30,\) Column A is greater.
Answer: A
Put \(a=-2\) in both of the quantities, Quantity \(A=30\) and Quantity \(B=-30,\) Column A is greater.
Answer: A
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Re: a = -2, Quantity A: a^4 - a^3 + a^2 a, Quantity B: a - a^2 + a^3 - a [#permalink]
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