Which of the following is true when you subtract integers?(1 point)

Question

Which of the following is true when you subtract integers?(1 point)

Responses

A positive integer minus a negative integer will always have a positive solution.
A positive integer minus a negative integer will always have a positive solution.

A positive integer minus a positive integer will always have a positive solution.
A positive integer minus a positive integer will always have a positive solution.

A negative integer minus a negative integer will always have a negative solution.
A negative integer minus a negative integer will always have a negative solution.

A negative integer minus a positive integer will always have a positive solution.
A negative integer minus a positive integer will always have a positive solution.

Answer 1

None of the above statements are true when you subtract integers. The sign (positive or negative) of the solution depends on the specific numbers being subtracted.

Answer 2

Which of the following is true when you subtract integers?(1 point)

None of the above statements are true when you subtract integers. The sign (positive or negative) of the solution depends on the specific numbers being subtracted.

The correct response is: A negative integer minus a positive integer will always have a negative solution.