For real numbers X, Y, Z and N

X < Y, if and only if  (Y – X) > 0

If  X < Y and Y < Z , then X < Z

If  X < C then ( X + Z )  <  ( Y + Z )

If  X < Y, then  –  X >  –  Y

If X < Y, then
  • N = 0, then X.N = Z.N
  • N < 0, then X.N > Y.N
  • N > 0, then X.N < Y.N

If  0 < X  < Y, then 0 < 1/X < 1/Y
The basic concept of inequalities is employed in-order to understand the intervals.

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To put it simple, its an alternate way to express statements.

If it is given that a real number ‘p’ is not less than another real number ‘q’ , then either p should be equal q or p should be greater than q. The p and q now can be expressed as p=q or p > q or p >= q, such types of statements are called inequalities.

These are inequalities because p and q may not be equal in every case, if it is so then there would be an equation i.e. p = q.

In the equation the p or q could be algebraic expressions, bearing situation specific values.

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According to this property any real number X if multiplied by zero would yield a zero.  

For Example:

A.0 = 0.X = 0
A.B = 0 [then either (A or B = 0)]

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According to this property a constant quantity when present on both sides of the equation can be cancelled.

If A + P = A + Q then P = Q 
If A . P = A. Q then P = Q

provided A is a non zero.

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Addition – According to this property for every element A there exists another element –A such that addition of both returns zero value.

Example: A+0 = A 


Multiplication – According to this property for every element B (not being zero) there exists another element 1/B such that multiplication of both results in 1

Example: B.1 = B

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For Addition – when 0 (identity element) is added to a real number it returns back the number itself

A + 0 = A

For Multiplication – when 1 (identity element) is multiplied to a real number it returns the same number

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Distributive property, as it name says this property distributes or expands the elements of expression For Example:
X.(Y+Z) = X.Y + X.Z

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