3. Yes or No? If No, give an example. (a) If x(x + 1) > 0, does it follow that x is positive? (b) If x(x + 1) > 5, does it follow that x > 5?

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3. Yes or No? If No, give an example.
(a) If x1x  12  0, does it follow that x is positive?
(b) If x1x  12  5, does it follow that x  5?

3. Yes or No? If No, give an example.
(a) If x(x + 1) > 0, does it follow that x is positive?
(b) If x(x + 1) > 5, does it follow that x > 5?
Transcribed Image Text:3. Yes or No? If No, give an example. (a) If x(x + 1) > 0, does it follow that x is positive? (b) If x(x + 1) > 5, does it follow that x > 5?
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