alleryFind a. I: a squared equals 16. II: a is negative.
ANeither, even together
BBoth together needed
CI alone suffices
DII alone suffices
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Both together needed
Statement I leaves 4 or -4, and the sign in statement II selects -4.
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