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Positive

Usage

• Positive[x] gives True if x is a positive number.


Notes

• Positive[x] gives False if x is manifestly a negative numerical quantity, a complex numerical quantity, or zero. Otherwise, it remains unevaluated.
• See also: Negative, NonNegative, Sign, Greater, Simplify, Assumptions.
• New in Version 1.
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