2. Prove the following a) If a 0 and b2 0. Then a

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2. Prove the following
a) If a <b and c < d, then ad + bc < ac + bd.
b) Let a >0 and b2 0. Then a <b if and only if a? < b².
Transcribed Image Text:2. Prove the following a) If a <b and c < d, then ad + bc < ac + bd. b) Let a >0 and b2 0. Then a <b if and only if a? < b².
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