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If x= -4 and y=-8, which expression would have a negative value?

A: x+y
B: x-y
C: x*y
D: x/y

User Stephen RC
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Answer:

A

Explanation:

They are both negative so you will keep the negative sign when you add.

User Marcin Zablocki
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Explanation:

x + y will have negative value as

x + y = -4 + (-8) = - 4 - 8 = - 12

User Zaeem
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