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x different from zero
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11 Dec 2017, 02:54
11 Dec 2017, 02:54
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\(x\neq{0}\)
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 |
\(x^2\) |
\(x(x+5)\) |
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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13 Dec 2017, 16:12
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Carcass wrote:
\(x\neq{0}\)
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 |
\(x^2\) |
\(x(x+5)\) |
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.
We can solve this question using matching operations
Given:
Quantity A: x²
Quantity B: x(x+5)
Expand Quantity B:
Quantity A: x²
Quantity B: x² + 5x
Subtract x² from both quantities:
Quantity A: 0
Quantity B: 5x
Divide both quantities by 5:
Quantity A: 0
Quantity B: x
Answer: D
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