THE CORRECT ANSWER IS (D). IF THE SAME NUMBER WERE ADDED TO BOTH SI...

1. The correct answer is (D). If the same number were added to both sides of the

inequality a

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b, the inequality would still hold. In other words, a

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c

.

b

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c. It follows

that if d, a lower number than c, is added to b instead, the inequality must still hold. In

other words, a

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c

.

b

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d.