Question

Let x = -118 and y = -114.
Which expression has a negative value?
x + y
x - y
x • y
x/y

Answer 1

Step-by-step 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:

$- 118 \times - 114 = 13452$

When two negatives multiply, the product remains positive.

Incorrect.

4:

$\frac{ - 118}{ - 114} = 1.035$

When two negatives divide, the quotient remains positive.

Incorrect.

Answer 2

I think it's x+y because the sum of two negative numbers is negative