Question

Let x = -118 and y = -114.

Which expression has a negative value?
x + y
x - y
x • y
x/y

Answer 1

Explanation:

Substitute x = -118 and y = -114 into the expressions:

1:

`- 118 + - 114 = - 232`

Correct.

Use integer rule for #2:

`- 118 + 114 = - 4`

Incorrect.

*This answer can be a positive when terms are switched.

3:

`- 118 * - 114 = 13452`

When two negatives multiply, the product remains positive.

Incorrect.

4:

`( - 118)/( - 114) = 1.035`

When two negatives divide, the quotient remains positive.

Incorrect.