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Which expression is equivalent to 14-9?
A) -14=9
B)-9-14
C)9-14
D)14+(-9)

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the correct answer is D) 14+(-9)



User Marc Sigrist
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Answer: 14+(-9)

Explanation:

14 - 9 = 5

-14=9 (Wrong). -14 is not equal to 9.

-9-14 = -23(Wrong). -23 is different from 5.

9-14 = -5(Wrong). Negative 5 is different from positive 5.

14+(-9) = 14-9= 5(Correct). The answer 5 is correct.

User Borislav
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