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  1. February 11th 2007, 08:59 AM #1
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    Which is larger

    Which is larger: ( 999999^1/2 + 1000001^1/2 ), or 2000 ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by perash View Post
    Which is larger: ( 999999^1/2 + 1000001^1/2 ), or 2000 ?
    It is true that for all x,y > = 0.
    We have that,
    sqrt(x)+sqrt(y)=>sqrt(x+y)
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