Translate ∀x∃y(x < y) in English. Consider domain as a real number for both the variables.
1.For all real numbers x, there exists a real number y such that x is less than y ✓ Correct
2.For every real numbers y, there exists a real number x such that x is less than y
3.For some real numbers x, there exists a real number y such that x is less than y
4.For each and every real numbers x and y, x is less than y
Solution
The correct answer is For all real numbers x, there exists a real number y such that x is less than y
Key Points
The expression ∀x∃y(x < y) can be translated into English as follows:
- ∀ x : For all real numbers x
- ∃ y : there exists a real number y
- (x < y) : such that x is less than y
Putting it all together, the correct translation is: 1) For all real numbers x , there exists a real number y such that x is less than y.