SOLUTION: Give the reasons for each step of the proof: If a and b are negative numbers and a<b,then a^2>b^2 1. a and b are negative numbers 2. a�a>b�a 3. a�a>a�b 4. a�b>b�b 5. a�a>b�b

Question 327232: Give the reasons for each step of the proof:
If a and b are negative numbers and ab^2
1. a and b are negative numbers
2. a�a>b�a
3. a�a>a�b
4. a�b>b�b
5. a�a>b�b
6. a^2>b^2
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

This makes no sense. What is it you are trying to prove? Repost with the front end of this proof properly stated.

John

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