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Question
Identify the problem with negative numbers as its answer:
Options
−9 + (−5) + 6
18 + (–12) – 6
−4 + 2 + 10
10 + (– 4) + 8
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Solution
−9 + (−5) + 6
Explanation;
Hint:
(i) −9 + (−5) + 6 = –14 + 6 = – 8
(ii) 18 + (–12) – 6 = 18 + (–18) = 0
(iii) −4 + 2 + 10 = – 2 + 10 = 8
(iv) 10 + (– 4) + 8 = 6 + 8 = 14
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