Let x and y be real numbers, prove the following by using proof by cases. Use th

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Let x and y be real numbers, prove the following by using proof by cases. Use the case x>=y (>= means greater than or equal to) and x
a.) max(x,y) = (x+y+abs(x-y))/2

b.) max(x,y)+min(x,y)=x+y

For a, do I need to use three cases? One where x>y, x=y, y=y as x=y?
For b, I can look at it and tell if x is max then obviously y is min so thats why it would be x+y so I'm wondering how I would show that proof wise?

Thanks for your help in advance!


Edit: Nevermind, I figured it out, if you still answer so this can help someone in the future, i'll still rate your response.

Explanation / Answer

a)

Case 1: x>=y

max(x,y)=x

(x+y+abs(x-y))/2=(x+y+x-y)/2=x

Case 2    x<y

max(x,y)=y

(x+y+abs(x-y))/2=(x+y-(x-y))/2=y

HEnce proved.

b)

Case 1:x>=y

max(x,y)+min(x,y)=x+y

Case 2:x<y

max(x,y)+min(x,y)=y+x=x+y

Hence proved

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