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Re: x is a positive integer. k is the remainder when x^3-x is divid [#permalink]
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\(x\) is a positive integer. \(k\) is the remainder when \(x^3-x\) is divided by 3 .

Quantity A
Quantity B
k
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The quantity in Column A is greater
The quantity in Column B is greater
The two quantities are equal
The relationship cannot be determined from the information given


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x^3 - x

x(x^2-1)

x(x + 1)(x - 1)

These are three consecutive numbers and will always be a multiple of 3 so k is 0 and B is the answer.
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