If w>4, which of the following has the smallest value?
4/w+2
w-1/4
w+1/w
4/w-1
w+2/4
2 answers
I think its the 1st answer but i'm not sure.
just solve the inequalities to see which has the smallest solution.
remember that for fractions, a larger denominator means a smaller quotient. So, for example,
if w>4, w+2 > 6, so
4/(w+2) < 4/6 = 2/3
reason similarly for the others.
remember that for fractions, a larger denominator means a smaller quotient. So, for example,
if w>4, w+2 > 6, so
4/(w+2) < 4/6 = 2/3
reason similarly for the others.