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Assume that a, b, and c are real numbers. If a > b, and (a + c) > (b + c), then what is true of c?

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Explanation:

c is a real number. We can not know if it is positive or negative

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Problem:

"Assume that a, b, and c are real numbers. If a > b, and (a + c) > (b + c), then what is true of c?"

Answer:

c can be any real number. There is no other conclusion we can come to. This is simply the addition property of inequality.

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