Multiple choice

when a negative integers is subtracted from another negative integers, the sign of the result

  1. is always negative

  2. is always positive

  3. is never negative

  4. depends on the numerical value

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Subtracting a negative from a negative is equivalent to adding a positive. For example, -5 - (-2) = -3, but -2 - (-5) = +3. The result depends on the magnitudes.