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Question
Write two integers whose sum is less than both the integers.
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Solution
For the required integers, we can take any two negative integers.
Let –5 and –7 be two negative integers.
(–5) + (–7) = –5 – 7 = –12
Clearly, –12 is less than both –5 and –7.
Notes
Any two negative integers can be taken.
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