If \( x \) and \( y \) are positive integers, is \( x - y \) always positive? Explain.

No, if y happens to be a larger integer than x, then the result will be negative. For example, lets say that x=4 and y=9, so x-y = 4-9 = -5. But if we were to reverse it and make x=9 and y=4, then x-y = 9-4 = 5.

Answered by staubersarah | 2024-06-10

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Answered by grandemilenaa06 | 2024-06-15

The expression x − y is not always positive when x and y are positive integers. It can be positive if x is greater than y , zero if x equals y , or negative if x is less than y . Therefore, the result depends on the specific values of x and y .
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Answered by staubersarah | 2024-10-01