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During math club, Richard is given four sets of numbers.

Set 1: -3 and -7.32
Set 2: -4 and 2 4/5
Set 3: -5 and -10
Set 4: 8 and 13.35
Which set(s) of numbers can be used to make both statements true?
4.25 - __ = a positive number
__ - 1 2/3 = a negative number
A) set 1 only
B) Set 1 and set 2
C) Set 1 and set 3
D) Set 2 and set 4

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The answer would be C) Set 1 and Set 3. This is because both numbers in the set have to be negative for the statements to be true.

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