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If a and b are non-negative integers, is √a + √b = 1 ?
(1) √a + √b = 2√a + 2√b
(2) √a < 3
(1) √a + √b = 2√a + 2√b
(2) √a < 3
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ST (1) : √a+√b=2√a+2√b
=> 2(√a+√b)-(√a+√b) = 0
=> √a+√b = 0
so , √a+√b ≠ 1 , sufficient
ST (2) : √a<3
=> √a<1.732..
so, a = 0 or 1
we don't know about b .
if b = 0 , a= 0 : √a+√b =0
but , if b=0 , a=1 : √a+√b =1
so, ST (2) is not sufficient
correct answer is A
=> 2(√a+√b)-(√a+√b) = 0
=> √a+√b = 0
so , √a+√b ≠ 1 , sufficient
ST (2) : √a<3
=> √a<1.732..
so, a = 0 or 1
we don't know about b .
if b = 0 , a= 0 : √a+√b =0
but , if b=0 , a=1 : √a+√b =1
so, ST (2) is not sufficient
correct answer is A
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The first step of the VA (Variable Approach) method is to modify the original condition and the question. We then recheck the question. We should simplify conditions if necessary.
Condition 1)
√a + √b = 2√a + 2√b
⇔ √a + √b = 0
⇔ a = b = 0.
The answer is 'no'.
Since 'no' is also a unique answer by CMT (Common Mistake Type) 1, condition 1) is sufficient.
Condition 2)
If a = 1 and b = 0, then we have √a + √b = 1 and the answer is 'yes'.
If a = 1 and b = 1, then we have √a + √b = 2 and the answer is 'no'.
Since condition 2) does not yield a unique solution, it is not sufficient.
Therefore, A is the answer.
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