Rewrite the following statements in English without using the symbol ∀ or ∃ or variables and express your answer as simple as possible. Then, write the negation (in symbols). a. ∀ r ∈ Q, ∃ integers a and b such that r = a/b. b.  ∃ x ∈ R^+ such that ∀ y ∈ R^+, x ≤ y.

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Rewrite the following statements in English without using the symbol ∀ or ∃ or variables and express your answer as simple as possible. Then, write the negation (in symbols).

a. ∀ r ∈ Q, ∃ integers a and b such that r = a/b.

b.  ∃ x ∈ R^+ such that ∀ y ∈ R^+, x ≤ y.

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