Question 763220: I need to determine if the statement a < b, then a + c < b + c is true or false. Thank you, Bonnie
Found 2 solutions by rothauserc, ramkikk66:
Answer by rothauserc(4718)   (Show Source):
Answer by ramkikk66(644)  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! If a < b, a + c < b + c
This inequality is true for all real values of a,b,c.
Even if c is negative, if a < b, a + c will be less than b + c.
Example: Check with a = 7, b = 10, c = -20
7 < 10
a + c = 7 - 20 = -13
b + c = 10 - 20 = -10
-13 < -10
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