georgiatrn georgiatrn

03-09-2016
Mathematics

contestada

if a < b and c < d

is this valid?
a/c < b/d

Respuesta :

seizetheday seizetheday

03-09-2016

Not necessarily,

If you use the following values:
a = 2
b = 3
c = 1
and d = 2

a < b
2 < 3
c < d
1 < 2

However:
a/c = 2/1 = 2
b/d = 3/2 = 1.5

Therefore, since 2 is greater than 1.5, I'm afraid your statement is not valid

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Write a metaphor about someone who is very stubborn

(3xy3z2)0 a. 3xy3z2 b. 0 c. 1 d. 3xyz

Matter is made up of very small particles called

another word for a religious group

Find the value of x and KL if K is between J and L "JK=2x,KL=x+2, and JL =5x-10"

if a=2,c=4 e=-6 then 3a-3(2c-e)

9y-36=-15x in Slope intercept form

Richard Connell’s “The Most Dangerous Game” is a thematically rich story. What is one of the complex psychological themes that this story deals with? a. the di

If you push down on a table with a force of 5 newtons, what is the normal force pushing back to you

Michaela purchases a box of cereal for $3.95, chicken for $5.99, orange juice for 2.10$, and a loaf of bread for $1.05. She has $15 with her. Which esimate is m