18-09-2014
Mathematics

Answered

Is the difference of two positive rational number always positive

Answer :

SlowZasob SlowZasob

21-09-2014

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

Answer Link

sarahgirl913 sarahgirl913

21-10-2020

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

Answer Link

Other Questions

The 1790 Naturalization Act established a policy of "open immigration" and naturalization for:A. white EuropeansB. AsiansC. IndiansD. AfricansE. all people of t

Name of Teacher: Ms. Rona Rafael Mendoza### THINGS TO DOActivity 1: Identifying Types of People in the WorkplaceDirections: Complete the crossword puzzle below

6) Seven is added to the product of a number [tex]\(s\)[/tex] and six. Write the mathematical expression for this.

For each of the following equilibria, write the equilibrium constant expression for Kc. Where appropriate, also write the equilibrium constant expression for Kp

Which statement below does NOT correctly describe paracrine regulation?A. Paracrine regulatory molecules include cytokines and growth factors.B. Nitric oxide ca

Fill in the blanks with plural form of nouns given in the brackets.1. All the girls received their new..........2. There are many metropolitan............3. One

Another 12-20% of familial cases of ALS result from mutations to what?

A farmer sows 100 seeds of a new type of corn and wants to quickly determine the yield, or total number of ears of corn, for the crop when it has matured. He de

Which term refers to our perceived ability to generate routes to achieve goals?A. WaypowerB. AgencyC. PessimismD. None of the above

Which of the following does not apply to the theory of evolution by means of natural selection. In other words, which statement is not correct?a. An adaptation