Question

What is the sign of − x − y −y −x ​ start fraction, minus, x, divided by, minus, y, end fraction when x > 0 x>0x, is greater than, 0 and y > 0 y>0y, is greater than, 0? Choose 1 answer: Choose 1 answer: (Choice A) A Positive (Choice B) B Negative (Choice C) C Zero

Answer 1

Answer:

Option A - Positive

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : Expression $\frac{-x}{-y}$ when $x>0,\ y>0$

To find : What is the sign of the expression ?

Solution :

Expression $\frac{-x}{-y}$

when $x>0,\ y>0$

We know that,

When a negative unit is divided by a negative unit then the negative sign became positive sign as negative sign get cancel in numerator and denominator.

So, $\frac{-x}{-y}=\frac{x}{y}$

The sign of expression is positive.

Therefore, option A is correct.