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10 May, 22:00

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

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  1. 10 May, 22:23
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    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.
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