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GMAT Math Practice Test #1

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If x=5 and y=-5, what is the value of y2 - 2y + 2x?

  1. 15
  2. 25
  3. 45
  4. 55
Explanation

Answer C

It is simply putting values with due care of positive and negative sign

y2 - 2y + 2x = (-5)2 - 2(-5) +2 (5) = 25 +10+10 = 45

Key takeaway: Remember four simple rules of multiplication of positives (+) and negative (-) numbers.

Pos x pos = pos 2x3 = 6
Neg x neg = pos -2 x -3 = 6
Pos x neg = neg 2 x -3 = -6
Neg x pos = neg -2 x 3= -6

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