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DS · Data Sufficiency
sub-505
Algebra
Does 2x + 8 = 12 ?
(1) 2x + 10 = 14
(2) 3x + 8 = 14
Answer Choices
Correct answer marked belowA
Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient
B
Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient
C
BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient
EACH statement ALONE is sufficient
Correct
E
Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient
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What it tests
Your ability to manipulate linear and quadratic expressions, substitute unknowns, and solve equations under time pressure.
Common trap
Losing a sign when moving terms across the equals sign, or dividing both sides by a variable that could equal zero.
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Difficulty
sub-505
Type
DS
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