SOLUTION: Is -5 < b < 1 the same as b > -5 < 1 ?

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Question 319850: Is -5 < b < 1 the same as b > -5 < 1 ?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Is -5 < b < 1 the same as b > -5 < 1 ?
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No, because it implies that b is greater than 1,
whereas the 1st statement says b < 1
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Cheers,
Stan H.