Question

Which expression has a value of –6?

a) -4 • 2 - (-14)
b) -16 ÷ (-2) - (-2)
c) -2 - (-8) ÷ (-1)
d) -12 ÷ (-3) - 20 ÷ 2

Answer 1

The expression that has a value of -6 is -2 - (-8) ÷ (-1).

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression that has a value of -6 is option c) -2 - (-8) ÷ (-1).

To find the value of the expression, we follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). First, we simplify the division: -8 ÷ (-1) = 8. Next, we subtract: -2 - 8 = -10. Therefore, the expression has a value of -10.