Question

Which of the following sunds does not result in an answer of -5?

1. (-7) + (+2)
2. (-11) + (+6)
3. (-9) - (-4)
4. (-8) - (+3)

Answer 1

Problem #4

Explanation:

Some things to remember when doing problems like are

Double negative = positive

Double positive = positive

Negative & positive = negative

1. (-7) + (+2) 2. (-11) + (+6) 3. (-9) - (-4) 4. (-8) - (+3)

-7 + 2 -11 + 6 -9 + 4 -8 - 3

-5 -5 -5 -11

Answer 2

4. (-8) - (+3)

Explanation:

This answer does not result in an answer of -5

This subtracts -3 from -8, which gives you the answer of -11.

So, this answer is correct because it is the one that doesn't result in -5.