SOLUTION: Show that if x and y are positive rational numbers with x < y then there is a rational number r with x < r < y.
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Question 1070272: Show that if x and y are positive rational numbers with x < y then there is a rational number r with x < r < y.
Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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