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Updated on: 29 Apr 2017, 03:15
Originally posted by benjamin09 on 18 Feb 2014, 01:32.
Last edited by Bunuel on 29 Apr 2017, 03:15, edited 2 times in total.
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Renamed the topic, edited the question, added the OA and moved to PS forum.
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For all numbers s and t, the operation * is defined by s*t = (s - 1)(t + 1). If (-2)*x = -12, then x =
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 5
(D) 6
(E) 11
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(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 5
(D) 6
(E) 11
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18 Feb 2014, 01:47
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For all numbers s and t, the operation * is defined by s*t = (s - 1)(t + 1). If (-2)*x = -12, then x =
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 5
(D) 6
(E) 11
Since \(s*t = (s - 1)(t + 1)\), then \((-2)*x = (-2-1)(x+1)=-3(x+1)\).
So, we are given that \(-3(x+1)=-12\) --> \(x+1=4\) -> \(x=3\).
Answer: B.
Hope it's clear.
P.S. Please read and follow: rules-for-posting-please-read-this-before-posting-133935.html Pay attention to rules 2, 3, 7 and 10. Thank you.
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 5
(D) 6
(E) 11
Since \(s*t = (s - 1)(t + 1)\), then \((-2)*x = (-2-1)(x+1)=-3(x+1)\).
So, we are given that \(-3(x+1)=-12\) --> \(x+1=4\) -> \(x=3\).
Answer: B.
Hope it's clear.
P.S. Please read and follow: rules-for-posting-please-read-this-before-posting-133935.html Pay attention to rules 2, 3, 7 and 10. Thank you.
18 Feb 2014, 02:23
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Thanks Bunuel
Will keep the rules in mind.
Will keep the rules in mind.
