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28 Jan 2009, 06:47
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In GMAT, is \(sqrt(x)\) always +ve ?
This can get really tricky in some DS questions depending on
the equations, example if we simplify equation and use x instead of
\(sqrt(x)\) and consider positive/negative numbers - could get
a wrong answer.
Any suggestions for a clean way to handle this topic is appreciated.
This can get really tricky in some DS questions depending on
the equations, example if we simplify equation and use x instead of
\(sqrt(x)\) and consider positive/negative numbers - could get
a wrong answer.
Any suggestions for a clean way to handle this topic is appreciated.
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30 Jan 2009, 14:45
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There are many posts that discussed this issue in details.
Try finding some of them and go through them. They would, I believe, clear your doubt.
Refer:
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viewtopic.php?t=39533
26 Jun 2014, 23:26
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Quoting another answer, in essence,
"In GMAT math, the roots of x are expressed as +\sqrt{x} and -\sqrt{x}
\sqrt{x} itself is ALWAYS positive. I completely understand your logic, but if you don't accept this as a convention, you are bound to either get DS sums wrong or frown on several PS sums.
For example, the solutions for x in the equation x^2 = 25 are x=5 and x=-5.
HOWEVER, if x = 25, then \sqrt{x} = 5. PERIOD. Remember, convention not logic!
Good luck!"
"In GMAT math, the roots of x are expressed as +\sqrt{x} and -\sqrt{x}
\sqrt{x} itself is ALWAYS positive. I completely understand your logic, but if you don't accept this as a convention, you are bound to either get DS sums wrong or frown on several PS sums.
For example, the solutions for x in the equation x^2 = 25 are x=5 and x=-5.
HOWEVER, if x = 25, then \sqrt{x} = 5. PERIOD. Remember, convention not logic!
Good luck!"
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