Question

Here is a list of numbers.

-45
-21
-16
12
33
40
a) Write down two numbers from the list that add up to -9.
b) Write down two numbers from the list that have a difference of 29.
c) Work out the sum of all the numbers in the list.
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Answer 1

(a): -21 and 12.

(b): -45 and -16

(c): 3.

Explanation:

(a): -21 + 12 = -9.

(b): -45 - -16 = 29.

(c): -45 + -21 + -16 + 12 + 33 + 40 = 3.