Question

Select yes or no to state if the expression is equivalent to -2 + 5

A. 5 - 2 yes or no

B. -2 - (-5) yes or no

C. -2 - 5 yes or no

D. 5 + (-2) yes or no

Answer 1

a) yes

b) yes

c) no

d) yes

Explanation:

-2 + 5 = 3

5-2 = 3

-2 - (-5) = -2 + 5 = 3

-2 - 5 = -7

5 + (-2) = 5-2 = 3