If x>0, then the correct relationship is:

Plug in x=9. Then, you can see that the answer is (1+x) < x.

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algebra senior

Problem

x > 0

, then the correct relationship is:

(A)

l o g (1 + x) = \frac{x}{1 + x}

(B)

l o g (1 + x) < \frac{x}{1 + x}

(C)

l o g (1 + x) > x

(D)

l o g (1 + x) < x

Solution

Plug in

x = 9

. Then, you can see that the answer is

lo g (1 + x) < x

Final answer