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i think the answer choices are not too close together, so you can work with estimates

x^2 =~0.5 (0.49)
2.4x = ~1.7

so 1-1.7-1.7 = -2.4

by schreze

Tue Sep 20, 2011 5:38 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Difficult numbers
Replies: 6
Views: 2155

(x^2 + 1) / (x-1) = x

=>x^2+1 - x^2+1x = 0
==> x = -1

by schreze

Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:47 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: How many solution has (x^2+1)/(x-1)=x?
Replies: 3
Views: 1079

100 - 80 = 20% do not like cherries
100 - 75 = 25% do not like bananas
100 - 70 = 30% do not like applies

20 + 25 + 30 = 75% do not like one (or more) of the mentioned.

1 - 75% = 25% like all three. Answer is C

(however - the solution above by the expert is easier/faster, no doubt...)

by schreze

Wed Sep 14, 2011 4:03 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: plzz.....expalin the following question...
Replies: 2
Views: 1368

Exponents problem

Hi all, I just came across following question:

(1/5)^m (1/4)^18 = 1 / [2(10)^35]

Question: what is the value of m?

(A) 17
(B) 18
(C) 34
(D) 35
(E) 22

I have no idea how to do this and would appreciate your help.

by schreze

Sun Sep 11, 2011 8:21 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Exponents problem
Replies: 3
Views: 1063