ricajoseph13 ricajoseph13
  • 21-01-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

is there any value of x with the property that x < x - 1? explain reasoning

Respuesta :

konrad509
konrad509 konrad509
  • 21-01-2016
[tex]x\ \textless \ x-1\\ 0\ \textless \ -1[/tex]

The above is not true, so "no".
Answer Link
Billymkhoi
Billymkhoi Billymkhoi
  • 21-01-2016
x < x-1
⇒ x -x < -1
⇒ 0 < -1 (false!)

Because that 0 < -1 is never true, there is no value of x with the property that x < x-1.

Hope this helps~
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Calculate the density of a substance with a mass of 35.0g and a volume of 25.0cm^{3}​
how do we differentiate between normal fears and phobias?​
what is the moral of the fox and the grapes​ please say fast
1 point True or False: The Victorian Era was known for its rapid growth and advancements. *
I need help with this word problem ​
Which of these statements would a Photorealist most likely accept? A. A painting must become more abstract to distinguish itself from the realism of photographs
Which State as the Most Congressional Districts? a) Texasb) Alabama c) New York d) California​
Which of the following best explains how the death- crier represented political instability in the Middle Ages? It represented the global reach of the church in
Rebecca needs 10 1/2 yards of fabric to make a quilt. She has one piece of fabric that is 2 1/2 yards and another piece of fabric that is 4 1/4 yards. How many
Scientists test a hypothesis with a experiment.