If x < 3 & y > 7, then |x−y| is
<4
>5
>4
>3
Here x < 3 and y > 7
⇒−y<−7
Now, x+(−y)<(3)+(−7)
x−y<3−7
x−y<−4
|x−y|>|4|
⇒|x−y|>|4|