Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 1 - Section 1.6 - Subtraction of Real Numbers - Exercise Set - Page 73: 126

Answer

The result is positive.

Work Step by Step

$b-c=b+(-c)\qquad $subtracting = adding the opposite $b$ is negative, $(-c)$ is positive. The positive number has greater absolute value. The result is positive.
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