Question 9

If x is a small negative integer and y is a large positive integer, which of the following expressions must be positive?

A x * y

B y - x

C y : x

D x : y

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Kinley Eaton

2 May, 13:25

Question 9

If x is a small negative integer and y is a large positive integer, which of the following expressions must be positive?

A x * y

B y - x

C y : x

D x : y

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Selina Watkins · Answer 1

Since x is negative, substitute - x in for x and look for something that would be positive all the time.

A) - x * y = negative

B) x + y = positive, making B the answer

Question 9If x is a small negative integer and y is a large positive integer, which of the following expressions must be positive?A x * yB y - xC y : xD x : y

Question 9

If x is a small negative integer and y is a large positive integer, which of the following expressions must be positive?

A x * y

B y - x

C y : x

D x : y