Explain how to determine whether the difference of two numbers is less than or greater than the first number.

To determine if the difference of two numbers is less or greater than the first number, check the value of the first number, and the value of the second number.

(greater) - (lesser) = (positive)

(lesser) - (greater) = (negative)

(neg lesser) - (neg greater) = (positive)

(neg greater) - (neg lesser) = (negative)

For Example:

10 - 5 = 5

5 - 10 = -5

(-5) - (-10) = 5

(-10) - (-5) = -5

Please correct me if I’m wrong, I may have misunderstood the question.