Prove. If x is a negative real number, there exists an integer k such that k >= x.

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Chapter7: Real And Complex Numbers
Section7.1: The Field Of Real Numbers
Problem 18E: Prove that if is an irrational number, then is an irrational number.
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Prove. If x is a negative real number, there exists an integer k such that k >= x.

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x is a negative real number then 

x < 0

So that desired integer k = 0

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