If the value of x-y is negative, and x and y are both positive, what can you conclude about the values of x and y?

I can conclude that x is of less value than y, because that is how it is possible for x-y to be negative when both x and y are positive integers. If x = 4 and y = 3, then x-y=1, which is not negative. However, if x = 3 and y = 4, then x-y = -1, which fits the criteria for the solution to this problem. Experiment with other numbers if you would like. 
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24 is the correct answer.