Question

If a and b are positive, then a-b is positive identify the conclusion of the statement

Answer 1

a-b is positive 100% correct

Answer 2

The statement is wrong. a-b can be positive but not always.

Explanation:

There can be three possible situations that are:

1. a>b
2. a<b
3. a=b

Now taking first condition, the result will be positive because a smaller integer is subtracted from a greater one. Such as 5-2=3

In second condition, the result will be negative because a greater integer is subtracted from smaller one. Such as 2-5= -3

In the third condition, the result will always be zero because both the integers will cancel each other. Such as 5-5=0