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(|x| 1) (|x| + 2) = 0
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29 Nov 2023, 06:47
29 Nov 2023, 06:47
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(|x| − 1) (|x| + 2) = 0
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.
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
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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: (|x| 1) (|x| + 2) = 0
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30 Nov 2023, 03:11
30 Nov 2023, 03:11
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(|x| - 1) (|x| + 2) = 0
(|x| - 1) = 0....(1)
(|x| + 2) = 0.....(2)
Now since |x| can't equal to -2 (Absolute values are always +ve), we discard the equation (2)
|x| = 1
so x = 1 or -1 which are both less than 2. Hence qty b is bigger.
(|x| - 1) = 0....(1)
(|x| + 2) = 0.....(2)
Now since |x| can't equal to -2 (Absolute values are always +ve), we discard the equation (2)
|x| = 1
so x = 1 or -1 which are both less than 2. Hence qty b is bigger.
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