SOLUTION: A positive even number minus a negative odd number equals a...?

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Question 350697: A positive even number minus a negative odd number equals a...?
Found 2 solutions by nyc_function, Alan3354:
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The rules is a positive number minus any negative number = a positive number.

Sample:

Let x = positive number

Let y = negative odd number

Then x - (-y) = x + y = a positive number.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Pick an even number, subtract an odd number.
What do you get?