Question

What is true about the sign of the difference when a positive integer is subtracted from a negative integar

Answer 1

negative

Explanation:

Suppose we have positive integer x and negative integer -y.

Subtracting x from -y gives:

-y - x

Clearly, if -y is negative and we're subtracting even more (x) from it, the answer will still be negative.

So, the sign is negative.

~ an aesthetics lover

Answer 2

negative

Explanation:

Suppose we have positive integer x and negative integer -y.

Subtracting x from -y gives:

-y - x

Clearly, if -y is negative and we're subtracting even more (x) from it, the answer will still be negative.

So, the sign is negative.

~ an aesthetics lover