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If x and y are negative rational numbers, then so is x+y. State whether the statement is true (T) or false (F).


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True
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False
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Solution

The correct option is A True

Verify the given statement

Let us assume that, x and y as two negative rational numbers, such that,

x=46 and y=-76

Then,

x+y=-46+-76=(-4)+(-7)6=-4-76=-116

Clearly, x+y is also a negative rational number.

Hence, the given statement is True.


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