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Yes, Dr Lecter.

k is greater than* n, n is greater than 5, 5 is greater than 1, so k is greater than 1.

*greater than or equal to
If you were being really pedantic it is true because of the transitivity property of the complete ordered field of real numbers.

Essentially, if k>=n and n>=5, then k>=5>1.
thank you.
marcusmerehay
If you were being really pedantic it is true because of the transitivity property of the complete ordered field of real numbers.

Essentially, if k>=n and n>=5, then k>=5>1.

so k is only >1 not k>=1?
Dr hannibal lecter
so k is only >1 not k>=1?


k > 1 implies k >= 1 - a number being greater than 1 is a stronger statement that a number being greater than or equal to 1.
Glutamic Acid
k > 1 implies k >= 1 - a number being greater than 1 is a stronger statement that a number being greater than or equal to 1.

thanks again ..now I can finally complete my proof:smile:

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