Question

Tell whether the difference between two negative integers is always, sometimes, or never positive. The difference between two negative integers is (blank) positive. Question 2 Explain your reasoning. 1) It’s always positive because the first integer is always greater. 2) It’s positive only if the first integer is greater. 3)It’s never positive because the first integer is never greater. HELP QUICK!!!!!!!! ITS DUE TODAY (NO LINKS OR YOU WILL BE REPORTED)

Answer 1

Answer:

. 2) It’s positive only if the first integer is greater

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The difference is sometimes positive. If the second number is smaller than the first, then the result will be positive..

Example

-4 - - 6 = -4 + 6 = 2 which is positive.

Remember - 6 is smaller than - 4. Think money. Which would you rather be: 4 dollars in the whole (-4) or 6 dollars in the whole (-6)?

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