If and , then among the following inequalities, the one that does not necessarily hold is
Pick one
Solutions — 2
Solution 1
Analysis of the problem: Given and , we can derive . By rearranging, we get , so option A is correct.
From , it follows that , so option C is correct.
Since , we have , which implies , so option D is correct.
For option B, let's verify by substituting values: if , , , and , then we find . Therefore, option B does not necessarily hold.
Hence, the correct answer is .
Key point: Properties of inequalities.
Solution 2
Since and , it follows that and always holds, so option A is correct;
Furthermore, because , adding to both sides yields , so option C is correct;
From , we get , , or , hence it does not necessarily hold,
Therefore, the answer is .
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