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algebra senior

Problem

Given: and . The inequality which is not always correct is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
, just subtract from both sides , just add to both sides , so that means that our desired answer is . As a check: , we can divide safely and without worry because . , similar reasoning as above but instead, multiply .
Final answer
C