Question

Which number sentence is true? A. -3 + 5 = -8 B. -3 – (-5) = -8 C. 3 – 5 = 2 D. 3 – (-5) = 8

Answer 1

d

Explanation:

Answer 2

(D) 3-(-5)=8

Explanation:

A. The given equation is:

`-3+5=-8`, but
`-3+5=2`, therefore This option is not correct.

B. The given equation is:

`-3-(-5)=-8`

After solving this, we get

`-3+5=2` but it is given that
`-3-(-5)=-8`, which is not possible, therefore this option is not correct.

C. The given equation is:

`3-5=2`

But after solving the LHS of the equation, we get
`3-5=-2`, thus this option is not correct.

D. The given equation is:

`3-(-5)=8`

After solving this equation, we get

`3+5=8` which is correct. Thus, this option is correct.

Hence, option D is correct.