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If n is an integer, is n|n| > n^3? (1) n < -1 (2) n = -11
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If n is an integer, is n|n| > n^3?

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If n is an integer, is n|n| > n^3?

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If n is an integer, is n|n| > n^3? (1) n < -1 (2) n = -11
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If n is an integer, is n|n| > n^3?

(1) n < -1
(2) n = -11
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the given expression n|n| > n^3
lnl>n^2
#1
n < -1
sufficient
#2
n = -11
sufficient
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If n is an integer, is n|n| > n^3? (1) n < -1 (2) n = -11
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If n is an integer, is n|n| > n^3?

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(2) n = -11
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Given: n is an integer

Asked: Is n|n| > n^3?

(1) n < -1
If n = -2 => -4 > -8
|n^3| > |n^2| since |n|>1
Since n<0
n^3 < n|n| <n^2
SUFFICIENT

(2) n = -11
-11*11 = -121 > -121*11
SUFFICIENT

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