Proving inequalities from a > b, the order properties and the non-negativity of squares
What this note covers
- The definition of a > b and the basic tool
- Order properties of the real numbers
- Worked example — a2 + b2 ≥ 2ab
- Building further results from earlier ones
4 sections · 7 key terms & formulas · 5 common mistakes
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This note has 4 sections on Proving inequalities from a > b, the order properties and the non-negativity of squares. It includes 7 key terms and formulas, plus 5 common mistakes. It covers 3, ME2-12-01. The full section list is shown under “What this note covers”.
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