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x is an integer. {:("Quantity A","Quan...

x is an integer.
`{:("Quantity A","Quantity B"),((1)/(100^(x)),(1)/(99^(x))):}`

A

Quantity A is greater.

B

Quantity B is greater.

C

The two quantities are equal.

D

The relationship cannot be determined from the infromation given.

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To solve the problem, we need to compare the two quantities given: **Quantity A:** \( \frac{1}{100^x} \) **Quantity B:** \( \frac{1}{99^x} \) We will analyze the relationship between these two quantities based on the value of \( x \), which is an integer. ### Step 1: Analyze when \( x > 0 \) 1. If \( x \) is a positive integer, we can say: \[ 100^x > 99^x \] This is because \( 100 > 99 \) and raising both sides to a positive power preserves the inequality. 2. Taking the reciprocal of both sides (remembering that taking the reciprocal reverses the inequality): \[ \frac{1}{100^x} < \frac{1}{99^x} \] Therefore, in this case: \[ A < B \] ### Step 2: Analyze when \( x < 0 \) 1. If \( x \) is a negative integer, we can rewrite the quantities: \[ A = \frac{1}{100^x} = 100^{-x} \quad \text{and} \quad B = \frac{1}{99^x} = 99^{-x} \] Here, since \( -x \) is a positive integer, we can say: \[ 100^{-x} < 99^{-x} \] This is because \( 100 > 99 \) and raising both sides to a positive power preserves the inequality. 2. Therefore, taking the reciprocal again (which reverses the inequality): \[ \frac{1}{100^x} > \frac{1}{99^x} \] Thus, in this case: \[ A > B \] ### Step 3: Analyze when \( x = 0 \) 1. If \( x = 0 \): \[ A = \frac{1}{100^0} = 1 \quad \text{and} \quad B = \frac{1}{99^0} = 1 \] Therefore: \[ A = B \] ### Conclusion From our analysis: - When \( x > 0 \), \( A < B \). - When \( x < 0 \), \( A > B \). - When \( x = 0 \), \( A = B \). Since the relationship between \( A \) and \( B \) changes based on the value of \( x \), we can conclude that the relationship cannot be determined. ### Final Answer The relationship between Quantity A and Quantity B cannot be determined. ---
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