Entry Exam Category: College Admission Exams
Course: Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0
Exam: TSIA2 Math Practice Test
Practice Question
If the values of x and y are negative, which of the following values must be positive?
Answer Choices
- A: x²-y²
- B: x/y
- C: x+y
- D: x-y
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Since x, y < 0: A: x² - y² can be negative (e.g., x = -1, y = -2); B: x/y is positive (negative/negative); C: x + y is negative; D: x - y can be negative. Thus, the correct answer is x/y.