Let x be a real number. Given the following statement (M): “xr* > x v x > 1" . Which among the following options is (are) true? (M) is true and we can prove it by using Strong induction. O (M) is a false statement. (M) is true and we can prove it by O using the first principle of Mathematical induction. O None of these (M) is true and both principles of O Mathematical induction can be used to prove it.

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Let x be a real number. Given the following statement (M): “x* > x vx > 1".
Which among the following options is (are) true?
(M) is true and we can prove it by
using Strong induction.
O (M) is a false statement.
(M) is true and we can prove it by
O using the first principle of
Mathematical induction.
O None of these
(M) is true and both principles of
Mathematical induction can be
used to prove it.
Transcribed Image Text:Let x be a real number. Given the following statement (M): “x* > x vx > 1". Which among the following options is (are) true? (M) is true and we can prove it by using Strong induction. O (M) is a false statement. (M) is true and we can prove it by O using the first principle of Mathematical induction. O None of these (M) is true and both principles of Mathematical induction can be used to prove it.
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