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# (4 – 5x)^2 = 1

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(4 – 5x)^2 = 1 [#permalink]  24 Apr 2018, 01:52
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$$(4 - 5x)^2 = 1$$

 Quantity A Quantity B $$(4 - 5x) + (4 - 5x)^2$$ 1

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

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Re: (4 – 5x)^2 = 1 [#permalink]  24 Apr 2018, 03:18
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4-5x can be+1 or -1 as -1^2 = 1 or +1^2 = 1

if +1, then A is greater
if -1, B is greater hence the answer option.
Re: (4 – 5x)^2 = 1   [#permalink] 24 Apr 2018, 03:18
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