Multiple choice

If the value of x lies between 0 & 1 which of the following is the largest?

  1. x

  2. x2

  3. -x

  4. 1/x

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Explanation

When 0 < x < 1, squaring makes it smaller: x² < x. Negating makes it negative: -x < 0 < x. Taking reciprocal makes it larger than 1: 1/x > 1 > x. Therefore 1/x is the largest among the given options.

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