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The converse of the statement “If x > y, then x + a > y + a” is ______.

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  • If x < y, then x + a < y + a

  • If x + a > y + a, then x > y

  • If x < y, then x + a > y + a

  • If x < y, then x + a > y + a

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Solution

The converse of the statement “If x > y, then x + a > y + a” is if x + a > y + a, then x > y.

Explanation:

Let p: x > y

and q: x + a > y + a

p → q

Converse of the above statement is q → p.

Therefore, if x + a > y + a then x > y.

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Chapter 14: Mathematical Reasoning - Exercise [Page 267]

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