If k is an integer, is 2^k + 3^k = m ?
(1) 4^k + 9^k = m^2 - 12
(2) k = 1
I don't agree with the OA. If we use statements 1 and 2 together, we get this:
We replace the value of k in the original question, so the question now is:is k = 5 ?
Now we replace the value of k in statement (1), so:
m^2 = 25
So,m = +/- 25
There is not indication whether m is possitive.
IMO, the answer: E
(1) 4^k + 9^k = m^2 - 12
(2) k = 1
I don't agree with the OA. If we use statements 1 and 2 together, we get this:
We replace the value of k in the original question, so the question now is:is k = 5 ?
Now we replace the value of k in statement (1), so:
m^2 = 25
So,m = +/- 25
There is not indication whether m is possitive.
IMO, the answer: E