SOLUTION: if the statement is true for all integer values of p and q, explain why. If it isn't true, give a counterexample. a. /p/ is positive b. -q is negative c. If p is the opposite o

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Question 386342: if the statement is true for all integer values of p and q, explain why. If it isn't true, give a counterexample.
a. /p/ is positive
b. -q is negative
c. If p is the opposite of q,p+q=0 . Your solution for a, b and c

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the statement is true for all integer values of p and q, explain why.
If it isn't true, give a counterexample.
a. /p/ is positive
Not if p is zero.
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b. -q is negative
Not if q is negative
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c. If p is the opposite of q, p+q=0 .
True
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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