Question

The sum of (-12) and (5) is

(A) 6 (B) 8 (C) -7

Answer 1

-7 is the answer

`( - 12) + (5) \\ = 7`

Answer 2

-7

Explanation:

-12 +5

Since the signs are different

Take the larger number and subtract the smaller number

12-5 =7

Take the sign of the larger

-7