Is the difference of two positive rational number always positive

Mathematics

2 answers:

Xelga [282]3 years ago

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Answer:

No, it's not always positive. If the first rational number is smaller than the second one in a substraction, then the result will be negative.

Step-by-step explanation:

For example:

0.2 - 0.5 = -0.3

5 - 5.1 = -0.1

salantis [7]3 years ago

4 0

No, it's not always positive. If the first rational number is smaller than the second one in a substraction, then the result will be negative. For example:

0.2 - 0.5 = -0.3
5 - 5.1 = -0.1

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