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Not if you subtract a positive number from itself. 3 - 3 = 0

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Q: The difference of two positive numbers is always positive?
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How can you turn the difference of two positive numbers is always positive into a false statement?

By subtracting a positive number from itself. 3 - 3 = 0


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