\(n\) could equals 0 or -10.
From 1) we have that n doesn't equal 0, so \(n=10\), suff
From 2) \(n=0\)or \(n=-10\) ins

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Given |n+5| = 5 , this means that either n=0 or n =-10 and the question asks us what is the value of n?

Per statement 1, \(n^2\) \(\neq\)0 ---> n\(\neq\) 0 ---> n = -10 is the only value possible. Thus this statement is sufficient.

Per statement 2, \(n^2\)+10n=0 --> n(n+10) = 0 ---> either n = 0 or n = -10. This still does not give 1 unique value. This statement is not sufficient.

A is the correct answer.

Forget conventional ways of solving math questions. In DS, Variable approach is the easiest and quickest way to find the answer without actually solving the problem. Remember equal number of variables and equations ensures a solution.

If |n + 5| = 5, what is the value of n?

(1) n^2 is not equal to 0.
(2) n^2 + 10n = 0.


Transforming the original codntiion we have n+5=-5,5, n=-10,0. Since there is 1 variable (n), we need 1 equation to match the number of variable and equation. Since there is 1 each in 1) and 2), D is likely the answer.

In case of 1), since n is not 0, n = 10 this is a unique answer and therefore is sufficient.
In case of 2), n(n+10)=0, n=0,-10 therefore it is not unique. Thus it is not sufficient.
The answer is A.
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Two ways to approach absolute value

n +5 =5
n =0

-ln +5l =5
-n -5 =5
-n =10
n= -10

Stmnt 1

Suff because it cannot be the other x value

Stmnt 2

n( n +10) =0

n =- 10, n =0

Insuff

A