Math Problem Statement

If 0<xy<1, then which of the following is possible?

(a). y<0<x

(b). x<-2 and y>2

(c). x and y are both integers

(d). x+y=10

(e). 1/x<0<1/y

Solution

Given the condition 0<xy<10 < xy < 1, we need to determine which of the provided options is possible under this constraint. Let's analyze each option one by one:

(a) y<0<xy < 0 < x:

  • If xx is positive and yy is negative, then xyxy will be negative. This contradicts 0<xy0 < xy. Therefore, this cannot be true.

(b) x<2x < -2 and y>2y > 2:

  • If x<2x < -2 and y>2y > 2, then xy<4xy < -4, because the product of a negative number less than 2-2 and a positive number greater than 22 will be less than 4-4. This contradicts 0<xy0 < xy. Therefore, this cannot be true.

(c) xx and yy are both integers:

  • For 0<xy<10 < xy < 1, if xx and yy are both integers, the only possible integer values for xx and yy that satisfy this condition are 00 and 11. But since both 00 and 11 do not satisfy 0<xy<10 < xy < 1 for integer values (as xyxy would either be 00 or greater than 11), this cannot be true.

(d) x+y=10x + y = 10:

  • For 0<xy<10 < xy < 1, if x+y=10x + y = 10, we need to see if there exist any values of xx and yy that satisfy both conditions. Let's consider x=12x = \frac{1}{2} and y=192y = \frac{19}{2}. Here, xy=12×192=194=4.75xy = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{19}{2} = \frac{19}{4} = 4.75, which is not less than 1. It seems challenging to find such xx and yy with x+y=10x + y = 10 that fit 0<xy<10 < xy < 1, so this option seems unlikely. Generally, adding positive numbers to equal 10 and expecting their product to be less than 1 is not possible.

(e) 1x<0<1y\frac{1}{x} < 0 < \frac{1}{y}:

  • For 1x<0\frac{1}{x} < 0, xx must be negative. For 1y>0\frac{1}{y} > 0, yy must be positive. Given this, xx and yy will have opposite signs, and their product xyxy will be negative. This contradicts 0<xy0 < xy. Therefore, this cannot be true.

Thus, none of the options seem to be correct under the given constraint 0<xy<10 < xy < 1. However, reviewing the options:

  • (a) cannot be true because the product is negative.
  • (b) cannot be true because the product is less than -4.
  • (c) cannot be true because integers that fit the product constraint don't exist.
  • (d) the sum constraint and the product constraint together are hard to satisfy, but theoretically, this cannot be true.
  • (e) the reciprocal relations create opposing signs, making the product negative.

Thus, the possible situation under 0<xy<10 < xy < 1 would require more carefully defined constraints not present in the options.

Would you like any further details or have any questions? Here are 5 questions you might consider asking next:

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Tip: When analyzing mathematical options, always double-check for contradictions with the given conditions to validate your solution.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inequalities
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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School