Determine What Signs on Values of X and Y Would $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { y } < 0$$

question 45

Multiple Choice

Determine what signs on values of x and y would make the statement true. Assume that x and y are not 0.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { y } < 0$$

• A) x must be negative.
• B) x and y must be negative.
• C) x and y have different signs.
• D) y must be negative.

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