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Is the sum of two integers always greater than the difference between them? Why or why not? Give examples to support your answer.

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This is false because the difference between the two integers is greater than the sum of the two integers. Consider negative numbers whose sum produces a smaller number.

E.g: -9 + -8 = -17 and -9 - (-8) = -1
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