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− | <math>\sqrt{x^2} = \ | + | <math>\sqrt{x^2} = \pm x</math>, so the inequality is just <math>y-x<\pm x</math>. Therefore we get the two inequalities <math>y<0</math> and <math>y<2x</math>. Checking the answer choices, we find that <math>\boxed{\textbf{(A) } y<0\text{ or }y<2x\text{ (or both inequalities hold)}}</math> is the answer. |
== See also == | == See also == |
Latest revision as of 13:05, 6 January 2017
Problem 13
The inequality is satisfied if and only if
Solution
Solution by e_power_pi_times_i
, so the inequality is just
. Therefore we get the two inequalities
and
. Checking the answer choices, we find that
is the answer.
See also
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