Question

Numbers p and q are whole numbers.

Which statements are always true?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
p + q is a whole number

B.
p – q is a whole number

C.
p • q is a whole number

D.
is a whole number

@misty1212

Answer 1

I am pretty sure it is A. and C.

Answer 2

is d p/q?

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

lol here we are with these "whole numbers" again

Answer 5

what is \(5-8\)?

Answer 6

-3

Answer 7

right
is \(-3\) a whole number?

Answer 8

no

Answer 9

right

Answer 10

you're right

Answer 11

so that is a "counter example"
you say "p-q" is a always a whole number
i say \(5-8=-3\) and \(-3\) is not a whole number
that means your statement is not true because i provided a counterexample

Answer 12

yes

Answer 13

i think the answer is A. and C.

Answer 14

not sure what D is but @bibby guessed it is \(p\div q\)
is it?

Answer 15

yes

Answer 16

then you are correct

Answer 17

ok thank you

Answer 18

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