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You move 4 units forward, then 9 units backwards on a board game. Which of the following expressions can be used to find the sum of your moves?

4 + 9


4 + (-9)


-4 + 9


-4 + (-9)

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4 + (-9)

This expresses your answer as a sum (addition) while accurately representing your moves (4 forward, being positive, and 9 backwards, being negative)
User Asif Asif
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Answer:

I believe the correct answer is option 2

4 + (-9)

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