The inequality properties allow us to divide both sides by 3.
y ⋅ 3 / 3 = y
and
21 / 3 = 7
so
y < 7
Quiz (1 point)
Given that:
y ⋅ 3 < 21
Prove that:
y < 7
The following properties may be helpful:
- 1 / 3 > 0
- 21 ⋅ (1 / 3) = 7
- 3 ⋅ (1 / 3) = 1
- (a ⋅ b) ⋅ c = a ⋅ (b ⋅ c)
if the following are true:
- a < b
- c > 0
then a ⋅ c < b ⋅ c
if the following are true:
- a < b
- a = c
then c < b
if a = b, then c ⋅ a = c ⋅ b
if a = b ⋅ 1, then a = b
if the following are true:
- a < b
- a = x
- b = y
then x < y
Please write your proof in the table below. Each row should contain one claim. The last claim is the statement that you are trying to prove.