\"Translate each of the following English statements into logical tests that cou

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"Translate each of the following English statements into logical tests that could be used in an if/else statement. Write the appropriate logical test for each statement below. Assume that three int variables, x, y, and z, have already been declared.

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h. x and z are of opposite signs.

l. x is closer in value to y than z is."

I'm having a heck of a time trying to figure out h and l. The answers I came up with for h and l are both showing up as incorrect. Here's what I came up with:

h. (x > 0 && z < 0) || (x < 0 && z > 0)

i. (Math.abs(x) - Math.abs(y)) < (Math.abs(z) - Math.abs(y))

I'd greatly appreciate any other answers!

Explanation / Answer

h. x*z < 0

i. abs(x - y) < abs(x-z)

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