Question

For (+) − (+), the sign of the answer depends on:

Options

• The first integer only

• The second integer only

• The larger integer

• Always positive

Answer 1

The larger integer

Explanation:

When subtracting (+) − (+), subtract and the sign of the result is the sign of the larger integer, as shown in the table (e.g. 9 − 4 = 5, 4 − 7 = −3).