SOLUTION: If M and N are 2 positive numbers and M>N, which of the following expressions is the smallest? A) -(M-N) B) -M C)-(N-M) D) -(M+N)

SOLUTION: If M and N are 2 positive numbers and M>N, which of the following expressions is the smallest? A) -(M-N) B) -M C)-(N-M) D) -(M+N)

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Question 1144886: If M and N are 2 positive numbers and M>N, which of the following expressions is the smallest?
A) -(M-N)
B) -M
C)-(N-M)
D) -(M+N)
Answer by ikleyn(52788) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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D) is the smallest, by the obvious way.

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