If q > a and L < a, which of the following cannot be true?  Choose the correct choice from the following options.
A) d + L = 14  B) d - L = 7  C) d - L = 1  D) a - q = 9  E) a + d = 9
Is the answer D?   If q&gt;a, then q-a&gt;0 (always positive). The converse would be a-q&lt;0 (always negative). Option a - q = 9 states that a-q=9, which can never be true.
<result>D</result>
If q > a and L < a, which of the following cannot be true?