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For Problem B-5:

The following statements are equivalent:

(1) $ x > 0$
(2) $ x \neq 0$ and $ {\frac{\displaystyle 1}{\displaystyle x}} > 0$
(3) $ x = y^2$ for some real number $ y$ with $ y \neq 0$

Also, the following statements are equivalent:

(1) $ x^2 > 0$
(2) $ x \neq 0$



Kirby A. Baker 2001-10-24