If # is a binary operation defined by a # b = maximum of { a, b } or a max b, find the value of 5 # 3.?
well, which is the max of 3 and 5?
To find the value of 5 # 3, we need to use the given binary operation definition, which states that "a # b" is equal to the maximum of {a, b} or a max b.
In this case, we have 5 # 3. So, we compare 5 and 3:
a = 5
b = 3
We need to find the maximum value among 5 and 3. Comparing the two values, we can see that 5 is greater than 3:
maximum{5, 3} = 5
Therefore, 5 # 3 = 5.