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Which statements are true?

Choose all answers that are correct.









A.

–13 + 25 = 10 + (–22)








B.

20 + (–6) > 31 + (–19)








C.

8 + (–12) < –17 + 14








D.

–11 + (–15) > 6 + (–29)

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A.\\-13+25=10+(-22)\\\\L=25+(-13)=25-13=12\\R=10-22=-12\\\\L\\eq R\\\\B.\\10+(-6) > 31+(-19)\\\\L=10-6=4\\R=31-19=12\\\\4 > 12-false


C.\\8+(-12) < -17+14\\\\L=8+(-12)=8-12=-4\\R=-17+14=-3\\\\-4 < -3\ TRUE


D.\\-11+(-15) > 6+(-29)\\\\L=-11+(-15)=-26\\R=6+(29)=6-29=-23\\\\-26 > -23-false


Answer:\boxed{C}

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