Two numbers A and B are graphed on a number line.Is it always,sometimes, or never true that A-B<A+B and A>B Explain.

Question

Higher Order Thinking Skills

Answer 1

The answer is "sometimes".

 

If A = 3 and B = 1 then, A > B and A-B < A+B

 

On the other hand, If A = 3 and B = -1, then A > B but A-B is not less than A+B.