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Re: b^2c<0
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22 Jan 2024, 12:33
Since the square of any number is always positive, b2>0
Since b2c<0, or a positive number * c = negative number, that means that c must be a negative number.
abc>0, so abc is a positive number.
abc = ab * (negative number) = positive number
That means that ab must be a negative number, since the product of two negative numbers is positive.
Therefore, ab < 0, so Quantity B is greater.
To demonstrate, say that a=1, b=−1, and c=−2.
b2c=(−1)2(−2)=−2<0
abc=(1)(−1)(−2)=2>0
ab=(1)(−1)=−1<0
OR a=−1, b=1, and c=−2.
b2c=(1)2(−2)=−2<0
abc=(−1)(1)(−2)=2>0
ab=(−1)(1)=−1<0