Discrete Mathematics with Applications 4th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 0-49539-132-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-49539-132-6

Chapter 4 - Elementary Number Theory and Methods of Proof - Exercise Set 4.5 - Page 197: 14

Answer

False.

Work Step by Step

False. Counter example: let $x=1.1, y=-1.1$, we have $LHS=\lfloor 1.1+1.1\rfloor =\lfloor 2.2\rfloor =2$ $RHS=\lfloor 1.1\rfloor - \lfloor -1.1\rfloor=1-(-2)=3\ne LHS$
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