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x and y are both negative.
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30 Nov 2021, 06:36
30 Nov 2021, 06:36
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x and y are both negative.
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 |
\(-x-y\) |
\(\sqrt{x^2+y^2}\) |
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.
Re: x and y are both negative.
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30 Nov 2021, 19:27
30 Nov 2021, 19:27
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Squaring both the quantities:
Qt A \(= (-x-y)^2 = x^2 + y^2 + 2xy\)
Qt B \(= x^2 + y^2\)
Both the quantities are -ve.
So, Qt A > Qt B
Answer \(A\)
Qt A \(= (-x-y)^2 = x^2 + y^2 + 2xy\)
Qt B \(= x^2 + y^2\)
Both the quantities are -ve.
So, Qt A > Qt B
Answer \(A\)
Re: x and y are both negative.
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02 Dec 2021, 05:06
02 Dec 2021, 05:06
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Bumping for discussion. Try this one and get Kudos for a correct solution!!!!
