Question

True or false:

1. 7 = (-5) - (-12)
2.The difference between -5 and -12 is equal to (-5) - (-12)
3.The difference between -12 and -5 is equal to (-5) - (-12)
4.(-5) + 12 = (-5) - (-12)
5.(-5) + (-12) = (-5) - (-12)

Answer 1

1. True

2. False

3. False

4. True

5. False

Explanation:

1. 7 = (-5) - (-12)

7 = -5 + 12

7 = 7

2. -5 - 12 = -17

-5 - (-12) = 7

3. -12 - 5 = -17

-5 - (-12) = 7

4. 7 = 7

5. -17 = 7

Answer 2

true
true
false
true
false