Prove that –(|a| + |b|) ≤ a + b ≤ |a|+ |b| for any real numbers a and b. (Hint: Use cases when a,b,≥ 0;a,b < 0; and a & b have different signs.)

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Prove that –(|a| + |b|) ≤ a + b ≤ |a|+ |b| for any real numbers a and b.

(Hint: Use cases when a,b,≥ 0;a,b < 0; and a & b have different signs.)

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