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Which of the following expression is NOT equivalent to -17 -(-5)?

A: 5+(-17)
B: -17-5
C:-17+5
D:-12


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Answer:

B: -17+5

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Answer:

The answer is B.

Reasoning:

-17 - (-5) = -12

A. 5 + (-17) = -12✔

B. -17 - 5 = -22 ✖

C. -17 + 5 = -12 ✔

D. -12 ✔

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