Quantitative comparisonQuestion 538 of 550

Compare the two quantities: x + y = 0. Quantity A: x^2 Quantity B: y^2

  1. Quantity A is greater
  2. Quantity B is greater
  3. The two quantities are equal
  4. The information is not enough
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Correct answer: The two quantities are equal

If x + y = 0, then y = -x, so y^2 = x^2. The two are equal.

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