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If 3<p<7 and −9<q<−4, then what is the range of p - q?

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(-16, -7)
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(16, 7)
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(7, 16)
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(-7, -16)
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Solution

The correct option is C (7, 16)
3<p<7 and 9<q<4
Multiply the second inequality with - 1. This causes the sign to flip.
So, 3<p<7 and 4<q<9

Adding these two inequalities, we get
7<pq<16

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