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1. If the result obtained by multiplying a number x by a number 1 less itself is 4 less than multiplying x by itself, then x =?

  • A. 4
  • B. 4
  • C. 4
  • D. 4

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The given information can be represented as:

                                                           X * (X - 1) = X^2 - 4

Now, since it is mentioned that the result obtained by multiplying X by a number 1 less than itself is 4 less than multiplying X by itself,

 we can set up the equation:

  X * (X - 1) = X * X - 4

or,  X^2 - X   = X^2 - 4

 or,   -X   = -4

So,    X = 4


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