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The value of x + y is negative, and X is a

positive integer. What must be true about
y? Explain.
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User Andrew Font
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Answer:

'y' must be at least one more than 'x'

Explanation:

example: let 'x' equal 4

in order for '4 - y' to be less than zero (a negative value) then the value of 'y' must 5 or less

4 - 5 = -1

User Janitha Rasanga
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Answer:

Y is a negative number that has a value greater than the opposite of X

Explanation:

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