Data Sufficiency (DS) | Re: If x is an integer, is x|x|

Hi,

For statement 1 I tested values i.e. x = -1 or x = -2.This is more so a question regarding reciprocals and inequalities. If x = -2, then -2 (|-2|) = 2^-2. Then, this is equal to -2 (2) = 1/2^2. In the second step where I converted 2^-2 to 1/2^2 -- would I have to also flip the other side to become 1 / -2 (2) or is that wrong?

Thanks,

infinitemac

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