SOLUTION: If x and y are positive integers , x+y<15, and x>5, what is the greatest possible value of x – y ?

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Question 323596: If x and y are positive integers , x+y<15, and x>5, what is the greatest possible value of x – y ?

Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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if x is greater then 5 then
x= 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 if
y= 8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1,0
so 14-0=14 making it the greatest possible valuse of x-y