Question

choose the negation of this statement x+y 10
pleaseeee i really need help!

Answer 1

The sum of x and y is not 10.

Answer 2

\[\large x+y=10\] ?

Answer 3

is that what you meant to type? If so, what does 'negation' mean to you? Hint: what are the first 3 letters of that word and what do they remind you of?

Answer 4

negtive so is it x-y not equal to 10

Answer 5

No..

See the example:

If your age is 21 years then you are mature..

If your age is not 21 years then you are not mature..

Answer 6

If the sum of x and y is 10..

then what???

Answer 7

x+y=10

Answer 8

Not quite.
we're just trying to make the statement not true.
We only need to change one thing to negate this statement.

Answer 9

okay x-y=10
or x+y n ot equal 10

Answer 10

not

Answer 11

Right!
\[x+y \neq 10\]

Answer 12

so you alway change that

Answer 13

can you help me with one more question/

Answer 14

It really kind of depends on the problem.

Answer 15

okay one min.

Answer 16

what type of triangle is ABC?

Answer 17

Oh my last reply was to your question of "do you always change that".
I recommend closing this question and then starting a new one for your new question. :D

Answer 18

okay

Answer 19

yes i asked that