document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1175637>Question 1175637</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> If a < b, is it true that a^2 < b^2? If a < b, is it true that a^3 < b^3?<BR>\n" );
document.write( " Give some examples and a brief explanation.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "On the basis of your observations, state a general rule about the relationship between a^n and b^n when a < b and n is a positive integer. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "Give a brief explanation (1-2 sentences) or examples. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Not always.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "eg, -4 < 2 ---> 16 < 4<BR>\n" );
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document.write( " If a < b, is it true that a^3 < b^3?<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Yes. </SPAN>\n" );
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