Absolute value problem

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Absolute value problem

by Uri » Fri May 01, 2009 12:55 pm
If a and b are integers, and |a| > |b|, is a • |b| < a – b?

(1) a < 0

(2) ab &#8805; 0


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Please explain your logic.
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