SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is always greater than the larger number. find a counter example

Question 485040: the sum of two numbers is always greater than the larger number.
find a counter example
Found 2 solutions by richard1234, chessace:
Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
e.g. (-4) + (-5) is not greater than -4.
Answer by chessace(471) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
smaller number is 0 or negative

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