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Why is it not possible for a negative number to be larger than a positive number?
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∙ 11y ago
because numbers on the are bigger than the numbers on the left in number line
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When you add a positive and a negative number what do you get?
if the modulus (just the value ignoring the signs) of the negative number is larger than the positive number, adding the two will get you a negative number, if the positive number is larger, than modulus of a negative number you will have a positive. Can be easily demonstrated on a number line. yes
When adding a positive number to a negative number what is a good rule for determining the sign of the sum?
If the negative number is a bigger number, the answer will be negative. Conversely, if the positive number is bigger, the answer will be positive. -20+10= -10 (larger negative number) -10+20=10 (larger positive number)
How does the sign of the product of the positive and a negative number compare withe the sign of the sum of a positive and a negative number?
The product of a positive and negative number is always negative The sum of a positive and negative number depends on which one is larger; subtract the two numbers and take the sign of the larger
What does a negative integer plus a positive number equal?
It depends. If the negative number is larger than the positive number, then it will be a negative. If the positive number is larger than the negative number, then it will be a positive. Example 1: -9 + 6 = -3 Example 2: 17 + (-13) = 6
Is the product of a negative and a positive number depend on which number is larger before you multiply them?
No. The product of a negative number and a positive number is always negative.
What happens when you subtract a negative number from a positive number?
It's the same as adding a positive number.
If your negative number is added to a positive number what should your answer be positive oe negative?
Depend on which is larger, that will determine whether your answer is positive or negative. For example -9 + 3 = -6. Polarity (so to speak) will be the larger value.
If a negative number is smaller than a positive number and you multiply them what does it equal?
A negative multiplied by a positive will always end in a negative number regardless of which number is deemed larger.
Is it possible for a negative number to be greater thatn a positive number?
this is not possible
Can positive and negative make a negative?
Yes, if you are adding 2 numbers together and the value of the negative number is larger than the value of the positive number. Yes, if you are multiplying a positive and a negative number together. Yes, if you are dividing a positive and a negative number by each other.
How can you compare a positive integer to a negative integer?
All positive integers are all greater than negative integers.
What is a negative take away a negative it equals positive?
The result of subtracting a negative number minus a negative number can be positive, or negative, depending on which of the numbers is larger. It can even be zero.
