SOLUTION: Hi, Im doing my geometry math homework & we are reviewing algebra. I am In 8th grade. My question is :|7|-|9|. would the minus sign in between make the answer negative?

Question 331400: Hi, Im doing my geometry math homework & we are reviewing algebra. I am In 8th grade. My question is :|7|-|9|. would the minus sign in between make the answer negative?
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Answer by mathmandotcom(31) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
yes
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

What you have is a positive thing minus a larger positive thing. Yes, the answer is negative.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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