Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8

ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 9 - Inequalities and Problem Solving - 9.2 Intersections, Unions, and Compound Inequalities - 9.2 Exercise Set - Page 592: 115

Answer

True

Work Step by Step

We can simplify the first expression to: $$ a>-c$$ Thus, since $a$ is greater than $-c$ and $-c$ is greater than $b$, it follows that $a$ must be greater than $b$.

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