Find all School-related info fast with the new School-Specific MBA Forum

Not a Member?

It is currently 23 May 2013, 03:11

Customize | Hide

New posts

Unanswered

For the equation x^2 + 2x + m = 5, where m is a constant, 3

Question banks

Downloads

My Bookmarks

Reviews

Oldest

Best Reply

Print view

First unread post

Author

Message

TAGS:

Intern

Joined: 01 Jun 2005

Posts: 19

Followers: 0

Kudos [?]: 0 [0], given: 0

For the equation x^2 + 2x + m = 5, where m is a constant, 3 [#permalink]

22 Jun 2005, 16:40

00:00

Question Stats:

0% (00:00) correct

0% (00:00) wrong

based on 0 sessions

For the equation x^2 + 2x + m = 5, where m is a constant, 3 is one solution for x. What is the other solution?

a. -5
b. -2
c. -1
d. 3
e. 5

Can you explain the logic behind solving this problem? Thanks so much!

Intern

Joined: 22 Jun 2005

Posts: 11

Location: Austin, TX

Followers: 0

Kudos [?]: 0 [0], given: 0

[#permalink]

22 Jun 2005, 17:16

a: -5

substitute the given solution of x, you can figure out that m = -10
you will get:
x^2 + 2x - 15 = 0
=> (x+5) (x-3) = 0

[#permalink] 22 Jun 2005, 17:16

		Similar topics	Author	Replies	Last post
Similar Topics:		For what values of m does the equation x^2-x+m=0 possess no	sunniboy007	3	03 Mar 2004, 16:26
		If M denotes the set of roots of equation 2-x^2 = (x-2)^2,	bmwhype2	2	02 Dec 2007, 02:24
	1	If 2x^2-3x-m is divisible by x-3, then m= -18 -9 -6 9 18	Capthan	3	21 Mar 2008, 06:15
		If 2x^2-3x-m is divisible by (x-3) what is m?	Splendidgirl666	2	19 Jan 2012, 12:13
	1	If set M consists of the root(s) of equation 2-x^2 = (x-2)^2	J270	2	19 Nov 2012, 02:49

For the equation x^2 + 2x + m = 5, where m is a constant, 3

Question banks

Downloads

My Bookmarks

Reviews

Print view

First unread post

Moderators: Bunuel, VeritasPrepKarishma, IanStewart

Kindly note that the GMAT® test is a registered trademark of the Graduate Management Admission Council®, and this site has neither been reviewed nor endorsed by GMAC®.

Main navigation

GMAT Resources

Partners

MBA Resources

GMAT ® is a registered trademark of the Graduate Management Admission Council ® (GMAC ®). GMAT Club's website has not been reviewed or endorsed by GMAC.

GMAT Courses

Admissions Consulting

For the equation x^2 + 2x + m = 5, where m is a constant, 3

For the equation x^2 + 2x + m = 5, where m is a constant, 3

Main navigation

GMAT Resources

Partners

MBA Resources