English

If x and y are integers such that x2 > y2, then x3 > y3. - Mathematics

Advertisements
Advertisements

Question

If x and y are integers such that x2 > y2, then x3 > y3.

Options

  • True

  • False

MCQ
True or False

Solution

This statement is False.

Explanation:

Given: Integer x and y

For an integer x and y as (– 1) and (– 2) respectively.

x2 > y2 ⇒ (– 2)2 > (– 1)2 = 4 > 1 (true)

And x3 > y3 ⇒ (– 2)3 > (– 1)3 = – 8 > – 1 (not true)

As – 8 < – 1

shaalaa.com
  Is there an error in this question or solution?
Chapter 3: Square-Square Root and Cube-Cube Root - Exercise [Page 92]

APPEARS IN

NCERT Exemplar Mathematics [English] Class 8
Chapter 3 Square-Square Root and Cube-Cube Root
Exercise | Q 68. | Page 92

Video TutorialsVIEW ALL [1]

Share
Notifications

Englishहिंदीमराठी


      Forgot password?
Use app×