If x and y are positive integers such that x y, which of the following must be true?

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If x and y are positive integers such that x < y, and x^2 > y, which of the following must be true?

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A) x > 1. If x = 1, then x^2 = 1. The conditions would be 1 < y and 1 > y, which is impossible. Therefore, x cannot be 1. Since x is a positive integer, it must be greater than 1.

If x and y are positive integers such that x < y, and x^2 > y, which of the following must be true?

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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