SOLUTION: Do the inequalities X < 4 and X^2 < 4^2 both have the same solution set? Please explain. Thanks.

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Question 41770: Do the inequalities X < 4 and X^2 < 4^2 both have the same solution set? Please explain. Thanks.
Answer by fractalier(2101) About Me  (Show Source):
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No, they do not, because values for x less than -4 do not work in the second inequality...
If x = -7, then is
49 < 16?
No way...