If the difference of two numbers is greater than the sum

Q: Answer-If the difference of two numbers is greater than the sum of the numbers, then

Let a and b are two no.s then a - b ab 0b so one no. is definitely negative but we cant definitely say that other no. is negative or not. ex - a1, b -2 then 1--2 1-2 3-1 which is true another ex - a-1, b-2 then -1--2 -1-2 1-1 which is also true

of the numbers, then

A Both the numbers are negative Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

B Exactly one of the numbers is negative Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

C At least one of the numbers is negative Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

D None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Let a and b are two no.’s then a - b > a+b 0>b so one no. is definitely negative but we can't definitely say that other no. is negative or not. ex :- a=1, b= -2 then 1-(-2) > 1+(-2) = 3>-1 which is true another ex :- a=-1, b=-2 then -1-(-2) > -1+(-2) = 1>-1 which is also true

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