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1 September, 09:43

Given that x is a number that is not negative, Kelvin conjectured that x^2>x+1.

Which value is a counterexample to Kelvin's conjecture?

-12

-2

0

5

+3
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  1. 1 September, 09:47
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    Yep its 0 ...
  2. 1 September, 09:52
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    Not negative

    hm

    we can eliminate - 12 and - 2 since they are negative (doesn't satisfy the given statement that it is non-negative)

    test each

    for x=0, we get 0>1 which is false

    the asnwer is 0
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