Determine what signs on values of x and y would make the statement true. Assume that x and y are not 0.
-$$\frac { x } { y } 0$$
A) x and y must be positive.
B) x and y have the same sign.
C) x and y have different signs.
D) x and y must be negative.

Question

Determine what signs on values of x and y would make the statement true. Assume that x and y are not 0.
-$$\frac { x } { y } > 0$$
A) x and y must be positive.
B) x and y have the same sign.
C) x and y have different signs.
D) x and y must be negative.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

For the fraction $\frac{x}{y}$ to be greater than 0, x and y must either both be positive or both be negative, meaning they have the same sign.

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