Question

Which of the following is equivalent to: -5 - 4?*

Answer 1

-9

Explanation:

-5 - 4 = -5 + (4)

You are adding two negative numbers, so add the absolute values of the numbers, and the sign of the answer is negative.

-5 - 4 = -(|-5| + |4|) = -(5 + 4) = -9