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algebra intermediate

Problem

Nonzero real numbers , , , and satisfy and . How many of the following inequalities must be true?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
Let us denote where and where . We can write that . It is important to note that counterexample fully disproves a claim. Let's try substituting . states that .Therefore, is false. states that . Therefore, is false. states that . Therefore, is false. One of our four inequalities is true, hence, our answer is
Final answer
B