Solved on Feb 06, 2024
Determine the sign of .
STEP 1
Assumptions
1. The fraction given is .
2. We are to determine the sign of the fraction.
STEP 2
Understand the rules for the signs of fractions. When both the numerator and the denominator have the same sign, the fraction itself is positive. When they have different signs, the fraction is negative.
STEP 3
Identify the signs of the numerator and the denominator in the given fraction.
The numerator is (negative) and the denominator is (negative).
STEP 4
Since both the numerator and the denominator are negative, according to the rule stated in STEP_2, the fraction will be positive.
STEP 5
Conclude that the sign of will be positive.
The sign of is positive.
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