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x = -y
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17 Oct 2017, 15:14
17 Oct 2017, 15:14
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\(x = - y\) and \(xy\neq{0}\)
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
\(\frac{5.5x^2}{5}\) |
\(\frac{3y^2}{2.5}\) |
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.
Re: x = -y
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18 Oct 2017, 04:43
18 Oct 2017, 04:43
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Given that x = -y, quantity A becomes \(\frac{5.5y^2}{5}\). Then dividing both quantities by y^2, we remain to compare \(\frac{5.5}{5} = 1.1\) and \(\frac{3}{2.5} = 1.2\). Quantity B is indeed greater and answer is B.
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20 May 2018, 04:30
20 May 2018, 04:30
I got swept by . I thought it implys multiplication..crap
