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If $x$ > 7 and $y$ < 7, which of the following is certainly true?

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A $x > y$
B $x < y$
C $x = y$
D $x + y > 14$

Step-by-Step Solution

x > 7 > y

, so

x > y

always.

x + y

can be less than 14 (e.g.

x = 8, y = 1

), so that option is not certain.

Answer: A)

x > y

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