Show that the function d is a metric where |x – y| 1+ x + y|* - d(x, y)

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
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Chapter5: Inverse, Exponential, And Logarithmic Functions
Section5.2: Exponential Functions
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17. Show that the function d is a metric where
d(x, y) = |x − y| / (1 + |x + y|)

17. Show that the function d is a metric where
|æ – y|
1+ x + y[|
d(x, y)
Transcribed Image Text:17. Show that the function d is a metric where |æ – y| 1+ x + y[| d(x, y)
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