Q. M=2N=4P=Q+8=2R>0 Based on the statement above, which variable has the greatest value?A. MB. PC. QD. R
Analyze Relationships: Let's analyze the given relationships between the variables:M=2N=4P=Q+8=2R>0Since all expressions are equal to each other and greater than zero, we can compare them directly to find out which variable is the greatest.
Compare M and N: First, let's compare M and N. Since M=2N, and both M and N are greater than zero, N must be half the value of M. Therefore, M is greater than N.
Compare M and P: Next, let's compare M and P. Since M=4P, multiplying both sides by 4 gives us P=4M. This means P is four times greater than M. Therefore, P is greater than M.
Compare M and Q: Now, let's compare M and Q. Since M=Q+8, and M is greater than 0, Q must be less than M because we have to subtract 8 from M to get Q. Therefore, M is greater than Q.
Compare M and R: Finally, let's compare M and R. Since M=2R, multiplying both sides by 2 gives us R=2M. This means R is twice as large as M. Therefore, R is greater than M.
Final Comparison: Comparing all the variables, we find that P is four times M, and R is twice M, while N and Q are less than M. Since P is a multiple of 4 of M and R is a multiple of M1 of M, P must be the greatest variable.
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