We're given: x<y Determine which of the following is greater: 2x-y.

SchachtN

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2021-08-13

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estenutC

estenutC

Skilled2021-08-14Added 81 answers

Suppose:
2y-x>2x-y
2y+y>2x+x
3y>3x
This is true since x<y
To verify, try the other option:
2y-x<2x-y
2y+y<2x+x
3y<3x
This is false, since x<y
Answer: 2y-x is greater.

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