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Re: If |x| < x^2, which of the following must be true ? [#permalink] New post  21 Jun 2016, 21:12
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Skywalker18 wrote:
If |x| < x^2, which of the following must be true ?

A. x > 0
B. x < 0
C. x > 1
D. -1 < x < 1
E. x^2 > 1


|x| < x^2

Both left hand side and Right Hand side are positive, so we can square the inequalities.

\(x^2 < x^4\)

\(x^4 > x^2\)

\(x^4 - x^2 > 0\)
\(x^2(x^2 - 1)> 0\)

x^2 is always positive.

So the condition is

\(x^2 - 1> 0\)

\(x^2 > 1\)

E is the answer.
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If |x| < x^2, which of the following must be true ?

A. x > 0
B. x < 0
C. x > 1
D. -1 < x < 1
E. x^2 > 1


Given: \(|x|<x^2\) --> reduce by \(|x|\) (side note: we can safely do this as absolute value is non-negative and in this case we know it's not zero too, as if x would be zero inequality wouldn't hold true, so \(|x|>0\)) --> \(1<|x|\) --> \(x<-1\) or \(x>1\).

So we have that \(x<-1\) or \(x>1\).


A. x > 0. Not always true.
B. x < 0. Not always true.
C. x > 1. Not always true.
D. -1 < x < 1. Not true.
E. x^2 > 1. Always true.

Answer: E.

To understand the underline concept better practice other Trickiest Inequality Questions Type: Confusing Ranges.

Hope it helps.
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Re: If |x| < x^2, which of the following must be true ? [#permalink] New post  21 Jun 2016, 19:39
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I used it by plugging in ZONEF.

A. x > 0 : If x is an integer, the inequality holds true. It would be opposite for a fraction
B. x < 0 : Same as A
C. x > 1 : Same as A
D. -1 < x < 1 : Again, we can use Zero to plug in.
E. x^2 > 1 : This must be true.

IMO E.
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Re: If |x| < x^2, which of the following must be true ? [#permalink] New post  22 Jun 2016, 07:19
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aditi2013 wrote:
I used it by plugging in ZONEF.

A. x > 0 : If x is an integer, the inequality holds true. It would be opposite for a fraction
B. x < 0 : Same as A
C. x > 1 : Same as A
D. -1 < x < 1 : Again, we can use Zero to plug in.
E. x^2 > 1 : This must be true.

IMO E.


your explanation for C is wrong.if u take fraction of x>1 then it satisfies.
But this choice is just sub part of solutions of |x|<x^2 .the other solution is x<-1 which choice C doesn't say about
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Re: If |x| < x^2, which of the following must be true ? [#permalink] New post  29 Jun 2016, 22:40
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I used it by plugging in ZONEF.

What is ZONEF? Can you explain this.
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Re: If |x| < x^2, which of the following must be true ? [#permalink] New post  29 Jun 2016, 22:43
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I looked for four range of values:

i) x<-1
Is |x| < x^2 in this range? Yes.

ii) -1 < x < 0 N
Is |x| < x^2 in this range? No.

iii) 0 < x < 1 N
Is |x| < x^2 in this range? No.

iv) x > 1 Y
Is |x| < x^2 in this range? Yes.

So, clearly |x| < x^2 only for:

i) x < -1 or
ii) x > 1

In either case, x^2 > 1. So, E.
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aditi2013 wrote:
I used it by plugging in ZONEF.

What is ZONEF? Can you explain this.


Hi Saurav,

ZONEF is just an abbreviation to ensure no value remains untested to check the sufficiency. So, I always check ZONEF in majority of such data sufficiency questions.

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Re: If |x| < x^2, which of the following must be true ? [#permalink] New post  22 Jul 2016, 21:09
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'C' x>1 is a subset of 'E' x^2>1
The question is which of the following must be true so if 'E' must be true then 'C' also must be true?
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'C' x>1 is a subset of 'E' x^2>1
The question is which of the following must be true so if 'E' must be true then 'C' also must be true?


No. We are given that x < -1 or x > 1. Now, if x < -1, then C is not true.
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If |x| < x^2, which of the following must be true ?

A. x > 0
B. x < 0
C. x > 1
D. -1 < x < 1
E. x^2 > 1


If x = 0, then |0| will not be less than 0^2 since they both are equal to 0. Thus, we know x can’t be 0.

Since |x| = x when x is positive and -x when x is negative, let’s rewrite the inequality without the absolute value sign. That is, if x > 0, then we have x < x^2, and if x < 0, then we have -x < x^2.

Case 1: If x > 0,

x < x^2

Dividing both sides by x, we have:

1 < x

Case 2: If x < 0,

-x < x^2

Dividing both sides by x (switching the inequality sign since x is negative), we have:

-1 > x

Thus, we have x > 1 or x < -1; in that case, x^2 must be greater than 1.

Answer: E
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If |x| < x^2, which of the following must be true ?

A. x > 0
B. x < 0
C. x > 1
D. -1 < x < 1
E. x^2 > 1


It's possible that x=2, since \(|2| < 2^2\).
Eliminate B and D, since they do not have to be true.
It's possible that x=-2, since \(|-2| < (-2)^2\).
Eliminate A and C, since they do not have to be true.

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Algebra:
\(|x| < x^2\)
\(|x| < |x| * |x|\)

Since |x| in the blue inequality must be NONNEGATIVE, we can safely divide each side by |x|:
\(\frac{|x|}{|x|} < |x| * \frac{|x|}{|x|}\)
\(1 < |x|\)

Since each side of the red inequality is NONNEGATIVE, we can safely square each side:
\(1^2 < |x|^2\)
\(1 < x^2\)
\(x^2 > 1\)

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Skywalker18 wrote:
If |x| < x^2, which of the following must be true ?

A. x > 0
B. x < 0
C. x > 1
D. -1 < x < 1
E. x^2 > 1


It's possible that x=2, since \(|2| < 2^2\).
Eliminate B and D, since they do not have to be true.
It's possible that x=-2, since \(|-2| < (-2)^2\).
Eliminate A and C, since they do not have to be true.

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Algebra:
\(|x| < x^2\)
\(|x| < |x| * |x|\)

Since |x| in the blue inequality must be NONNEGATIVE, we can safely divide each side by |x|:
\(\frac{|x|}{|x|} < |x| * \frac{|x|}{|x|}\)
\(1 < |x|\)

Since each side of the red inequality is NONNEGATIVE, we can safely square each side:
\(1^2 < |x|^2\)
\(1 < x^2\)
\(x^2 > 1\)

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hey GMATGuruNY great explanation ! :-) i have just one question

Algebra:
\(|x| < x^2\) (as you see \(x^2\) is without bars / brackets )

\(|x| < |x| * |x|\) Here you rewrite \(x^2\)as |x| * |x| and not as x*x , can you please explain why ? :-)

many thanks ! :)
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hey GMATGuruNY great explanation ! :-) i have just one question

Algebra:
\(|x| < x^2\) (as you see \(x^2\) is without bars / brackets )

\(|x| < |x| * |x|\) Here you rewrite \(x^2\)as |x| * |x| and not as x*x , can you please explain why ? :-)

many thanks ! :)


\(x^2 = x * x = |x| * |x|\)

For example:
\(3^2 = 3 * 3 = |3| * |3| = 9\)
\((-3)^2 = -3 * -3 = |-3| * |-3| = 9\)

Given inequality:
\(|x| < x^2\)

Here, I chose to replace x^2 with |x| * |x| so that |x| would appear on both sides, enabling me to divide both sides by |x|:
\(|x| < x^2\)
\(|x| < |x| * |x|\)
\(\frac{|x|}{|x|} < |x| * \frac{|x|}{|x|}\)
\(1 < |x|\)
\(|x| > 1\)
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If |x| < x^2, which of the following must be true ?

A. x > 0
B. x < 0
C. x > 1
D. -1 < x < 1
E. x^2 > 1


Whenever you are stuck with an equation with an absolute sign, you know you can get rid of the sign by taking positive and negative values of x.

If x >= 0
x < x^2
x^2 - x > 0
x(x - 1) > 0
So x > 1 or x < 0. But x must be positive so x > 1 only.

If x < 0
-x < x^2
x^2 + x > 0
x(x + 1) > 0
So x > 0 or x < -1. But x must be negative so x < -1 only.

We see that x is either > 1 or < -1. This is the same range as option (E).
x^2 - 1 > 0
(x + 1)(x - 1) > 0
x > 1 or x < -1

Answer (E)

Why? Here is an explanation: https://anaprep.com/algebra-the-why-beh ... questions/
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Re: If |x| < x^2, which of the following must be true ? [#permalink] New post  24 Nov 2019, 04:18
@banuel Sir, Can you please quote an example to prove C is not always true?

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@banuel Sir, Can you please quote an example to prove C is not always true?

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If x < -1, then C is not true. For example, x = -2 satisfy |x| < x^2 but in this case x > 1 (option C) is not true.
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Skywalker18 wrote:
If |x| < x^2, which of the following must be true ?

A. x > 0
B. x < 0
C. x > 1
D. -1 < x < 1
E. x^2 > 1


Given: \(|x|<x^2\) --> reduce by \(|x|\) (side note: we can safely do this as absolute value is non-negative and in this case we know it's not zero too, as if x would be zero inequality wouldn't hold true, so \(|x|>0\)) --> \(1<|x|\) --> \(x<-1\) or \(x>1\).

So we have that \(x<-1\) or \(x>1\).


A. x > 0. Not always true.
B. x < 0. Not always true.
C. x > 1. Not always true.
D. -1 < x < 1. Not true.
E. x^2 > 1. Always true.

Answer: E.


Hi Bunuel, what am I doing wrong in the below pic?



Bunuel VeritasKarishma Can you please explain whats wrong with this approach. Even I fell for this one!
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Bunuel VeritasKarishma Can you please explain whats wrong with this approach. Even I fell for this one!


x(x - 1) > 0
does not imply x > 0 or x > 1

Similarly, x(x+1) > 0
does not imply x > 0 or x > -1

Check this video to know why and to know how to solve these inequalities:
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When x < 0, how can -x < x^2? When you are taking the absolute value of a negative number, isn't the outcome always positive? In this case, when x < 0, shouldn't |-x| = x ? and not -x?

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