Are the following situations always true, sometimes true, or never true?

Question

1. The sum of two negative numbers is greater than either number.

2. The sum of two positive numbers is greater than either number.

Answer 1

1. never true
because the sum of two negative numbers is always a more negative number so it'll be less than either number

2. always true
because the sum of 2 positive numbers is always a more positive number so it'll always be more

Answer 2

(1) Never true. Take either of the numbers. When you add a negative number to it, it reduces the value.

(2) Always true. Take either of the numbers. When you add a positive number, you increase the value.

Answer 3

1. Never true.

2) Always true.