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Homework Statement
The maximum of two numbers x and y is denoted by max(x,y). Thus max(-1,3) = max (3,3) = 3. Prove that:
[tex]
\mathrm{max}(x,y) = \frac{x+y+|y-x|}{2}[/tex]
Homework Equations
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The Attempt at a Solution
I have no idea where to begin. I've thought about it for a long time, I swear! Any hints on how to get started?