According to the definition of a < b, there is a positive number p for which a + p = b. Find the value of p for the statement given. a) 3 <7 b) -3 < 7
According to the definition of a < b, there is a positive number p for which a + p = b. Find the value of p for the statement given. a) 3 <7 b) -3 < 7
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the statement given.
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number p for which a + p = b. Find the value of p for
the statement given.
a) 3 <7
b) -3 < 7
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