Question

Which expression has the same value as the one below?

8 + 4 + (negative 9)

12 + (negative 9)
Negative 12 + 9
Negative 4 + (negative 9)
4 + (negative 9)

Answer 1

A. 12 + (negative 9)

Explanation:

8 + 4 - 9 = 3

12 - 9 = 3

-12 + 9 = -3

-4 - 9 = -13

4 - 9 = -5

this means that 8 + 4 - 9 = 12 - 9

making A the right expression