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Question
The sum of all the integers between –5 and –1 is –6.
Options
True
False
MCQ
True or False
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Solution
This statement is False.
Explanation:
The integers between –5 and –1 are –4, –3 and –2.
Required sum = (–4) + (–3) + (–2)
= –(4 + 3 + 2)
= –4 – 3 – 2
= –9
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