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GMAT Problem Solving (PS) | Which of the following is the closest value of x such that

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MathRevolution wrote:

Which of the following is the closest value of x such that \(x^{20}+x^2+0.0000019=0.09\)?

A. 0.1
B. 0.01
C. 0.3
D. 0.03
E. 0.003


When a GMAT question tells us to find the "closest value" or the "approximate value," this usually gives us the go ahead to estimate.

First recognize that, for all 5 answer choices, the value of x^20 becomesinconsequential
For example, if x = 0.1, then x^20 = (0.1)^20 = (1/10)^20 = 1/100000000000000000000
The same applies
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