Why do the inequality signs stay the same?

17. a researcher measures three variables, x, y, and z for each individual in a sample of n = 20. the pearson correlations for this sample are rxy = 0.6, rxz = 0.4, and ryz = 0.7. a. find the partial correlation between x and y, holding z constant. b. find the partial correlation between x and z, holding y constant. (hint: simply switch the labels for the variables y and z to correspond with the labels in the equation.) gravetter, frederick j. statistics for the behavioral sciences (p. 526). cengage learning. kindle edition.

If you answer 2+2 you will get over 80 points

The coordinates of vortex a’ are (8,4) (-4,2) (4,-,4) the coordinates of vortex b’ are (6,6)(12,-,12)(12,12) the coordinates of vortex c’ are(-2,,12)(4,12)(12,-4)