Opposite Signs
Programming Basics · C++
TASK
Problem
Two integers `a` and `b` are given. Print `YES` if they have opposite signs; otherwise print `NO`.
EXAMPLE
Example
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YES
LIMITS
Constraints
All values are integers with magnitude at most 10^9.
LEARN
Theory for this problem
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Logical AND `&&`, OR `||`, and negation `!` combine boolean conditions. Parentheses make the intended grouping explicit.
Connection to “Opposite Signs”: here, intermediate values are best kept in named variables so the formula stays readable and data types remain clear.
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Hints
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['Translate the verbal condition into one boolean expression.', 'After solving “Opposite Signs”, verify the algorithm on your own small example and on an allowed boundary case. Print only the required result with no extra text.']
ANSWER
Solution
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#include <iostream>
#include <cstdlib>
using namespace std;
int main() {
long long a, b;
cin >> a >> b;
cout << ((a * b < 0) ? "YES" : "NO") << '\n';
return 0;
}