Question

Which of the following numerical expressions results in a negative number? (-21) - (-22) (-13) - (-8) 15 - (-7) - 19 (-37) - (-45)

Answer 1

-13 + 8 = -5 (negative number)

Explanation:

1.

(-21) - (-22)

-21 + 22 = 1 (positive number)

2.

(-13) - (-8)

-13 + 8 = -5 (negative number)

3.

15 - (-7) - 19

15 + 7 - 9

22 - 9 = 13 (positive number)

4.

(-37) - (-45)

-37 + 45 = 8 (positive number)

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