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I need to find out the three that represent a negative number

I need to find out the three that represent a negative number-example-1
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In order to determine which from the given answer choices are negative numbers, simplify the given expressions:

A) 1.1 + (-2.2) = 1.1 - 2.2 = -1.1 It is a negative number

B) -3/4 - (-1/4) = -3/4 + 1/4 = (-3+1)/4 = -2/4 = -1/2 It is a negative number

C) -4.5- (-5) = -4.5 + 5 = 0.5 It is a positive number

D) -1/8 + (-5/8) = -1/8 - 5/8 = -6/8 = -3/4 It is a negative number

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