Why is (subtracting two positive numbers that are each less than 1), less than or equal to (1 minus their product)? (r-s) less than or equal to (1-rs)

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Chapter1: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
Section1.2: Exponents And Radicals
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Why is (subtracting two positive numbers that are each less than 1), less than or equal to (1 minus their product)?

(r-s) less than or equal to (1-rs)

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