For the numbers on the number line above, which of the following statements is true?
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A. \(x + y > y\)
B. \(xz > xy\)
C. \(tz < z\)
D. \(m^u < 0\)
E. \(t^m > 0\)
Answer: E
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Solution:
Since t is positive, t raised to any power is also positive, thus t^m > 0 must be true.
Answer: E
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