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  • 25-06-2020
  • Mathematics
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10. Simplify this expression: 13+ (-12) - (-5) = ?
A.-30
B. -6
C.6
D. 30

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 25-06-2020

Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Noting that

+ (- ) is equivalent to subtraction

- (- ) is equivalent to addition

Given

13 + (- 12) - (- 5)

= 13 - 12 + 5

= 1 + 5

= 6 → C

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devishri1977
devishri1977 devishri1977
  • 25-06-2020

Answer:

C) 6

Step-by-step explanation:

13 + (-12) - (-5) = 13 + (-12) + 5

                       = 1 +5

                      = 6

13 & (-12 ) have different sign, so subtract and put the sign of the greater number's sign.

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