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#1 2012-12-01 19:49:51

debjit625
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Registered: 2012-07-23
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Is this inequation correct?

Is this step of this inequation is correct,I got it from a book and I guess its wrong or may be I am missing something


How come the sign changed? To me it doesnt make any sence.

Thanks


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#2 2012-12-01 20:14:11

bobbym
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Re: Is this inequation correct?

Hi debjit625;

Looks like a typo.


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#3 2012-12-01 20:14:17

anonimnystefy
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Re: Is this inequation correct?

It's wrong. The sign should've stayed the same...


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