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If negative integer a is multiplied by b and the result is
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If negative integer a is multiplied by b and the result is greater than 0 but less than \(|a|\), then which of the following must be true of b?
A. \(b > 1\)
B. \(0 < b < 1\)
C. \(-1 < b < 0\)
D. \(b < a\)
E. \(|b| < a\)
A. \(b > 1\)
B. \(0 < b < 1\)
C. \(-1 < b < 0\)
D. \(b < a\)
E. \(|b| < a\)
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Re: If negative integer a is multiplied by b and the result is
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01 Nov 2016, 17:14
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To solve this problem, Plug In for a and b, but don’t forget your restrictions. If \(a = -4\), then a value of \(-\frac{1}{2}\) for b would yield a product greater than 0 but less than |a|. Only choice (C) works.
To solve this problem, Plug In for a and b, but don’t forget your restrictions. If \(a = -4\), then a value of \(-\frac{1}{2}\) for b would yield a product greater than 0 but less than |a|. Only choice (C) works.
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Re: If negative integer a is multiplied by b and the result is
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01 Oct 2022, 02:55
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Given that If negative integer a is multiplied by b and the result is greater than 0 but less than \(|a|\) and we need to find which of the following must be true of b
Now a negative number integer a, lets say -2 is multiplied by b and the result is > 0 => b is negative
And the result is also < |a|
=> value of ab (without sign) is less than a
=> b is a negative fraction between -1 and 0
So, Answer will be C
Hope it helps!
Watch the following video to learn the Basics of Absolute Values
Now a negative number integer a, lets say -2 is multiplied by b and the result is > 0 => b is negative
And the result is also < |a|
=> value of ab (without sign) is less than a
=> b is a negative fraction between -1 and 0
So, Answer will be C
Hope it helps!
Watch the following video to learn the Basics of Absolute Values
