Evaluate the Expression $\mathrm { II } , \frac { \mathrm { x } } { \mathrm { r } }$

question 156

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the expression.
- $\mathrm { II } , \frac { \mathrm { x } } { \mathrm { r } }$

• A) Positive
• B) Negative

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