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Let x denote the greatest integer less than or equal to x.
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21 Sep 2018, 08:57
21 Sep 2018, 08:57
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Let \(\boxed{x}\) denote the greatest integer less than or equal to x.
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
\(\boxed{3.1} + \boxed{-3.1}\) |
\(0\) |
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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Re: Let x denote the greatest integer less than or equal to x.
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22 Sep 2018, 08:17
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Carcass wrote:
Let \(\boxed{x}\) denote the greatest integer less than or equal to x.
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
\(\boxed{3.1} + \boxed{-3.1}\) |
\(0\) |
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Let's look at a few examples of what the operator is telling us.
\(\boxed{4.2} = 4\)
\(\boxed{9.8} = 9\)
\(\boxed{0.2} = 0\)
\(\boxed{-2.2} = -3\)
So, \(\boxed{3.1} + \boxed{-3.1}\) = 3 + -4 = -1
So, we have:
Quantity A: -1
Quantity B: 0
Answer: B
Cheers,
Brent
Re: Let x denote the greatest integer less than or equal to x.
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26 Oct 2018, 10:07
26 Oct 2018, 10:07
why did you take 3 and -4.. I think I have a problem understanding the question.
