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Help pls!

The sum of -9 and a number
A) -9-x
B)-9/x
C) 9 + x
D) -9x

User Binesh Kumar
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2 Answers

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Answer:

C) 9 + x is the answer

Explanation:

sum means to add

User Gabriel Brito
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Hey there!

Guide:

• Sum means add/addition
• Difference means subtract/subtraction
• Product means multiply/multiplication
• Quotient means divide/Division


So, let’s answer your given question.


Key terms in your word problem


“The SUM of -9 and a NUMBER”


Sum is to add and Number is to unknown so we can label it as “x”


Your equation/answer should be:

-9 + x

Because you’re adding -9 to your unknown number (x)


Good luck on your assignment & enjoy your day!

~Amphitrite1040:)

User Alfred Luu
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