For the numbers on the number line above, which of the following statements is true?

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For the numbers on the number line above, which of the following statements is true?

A. \(x + y > y\)
B. \(xz > xy\)
C. \(tz < z\)
D. \(m^u < 0\)
E. \(t^m > 0\)

Answer: E

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Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:45 am
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For the numbers on the number line above, which of the following statements is true?

A. \(x + y > y\)
B. \(xz > xy\)
C. \(tz < z\)
D. \(m^u < 0\)
E. \(t^m > 0\)

Answer: E

Solution:

Since t is positive, t raised to any power is also positive, thus t^m > 0 must be true.

Answer: E

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