Question

Which of the following integers is least?

A
-5 + (-2)

B
-5 ÷ (-2)

C
-5 × (-2)

D
-5

Answer 1

A) -7 is the least

Explanation:

A) (-5) + (-2) = (-7)

If two numbers have same sign, add and the result will have the common sign.

b) (-5) ÷ (-2) = 2.5

In division negative number divided by another negative number will give a positive number.

c) (-5)*(-2) = 10

In multiplication multiplication of two negative numbers will give a positive number.

d) = -5

In these (-7) is the least integer