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Which statement is true? A. –14 + 21 = –24 + 17 B. 16 + (–6) > 24 + (–13) C. –14 + (–10) > 2 + (–28) D. –10 + (–8) > –12 + (–4)

Which statement is true? A. –14 + 21 = –24 + 17 B. 16 + (–6) > 24 + (–13) C. –14 + (–10) > 2 + (–28) D. –10 + (–8) > –12 + (–4)
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Which statement is true?

A.
–14 + 21 = –24 + 17

B.
16 + (–6) > 24 + (–13)

C.
–14 + (–10) > 2 + (–28)

D.
–10 + (–8) > –12 + (–4)

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The Correct answer is C. -14 + (-10) = -24 and 2 + (-28) = -26. When negative numbers are in play, the lower negative number is higher in value. So when solved -24 > -26
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