Question

Which of the following will result in a negative number?

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

reminder on addition / subtraction

+ (- ) = - or - ( + ) = -

- ( - ) = +

(+) + ( +) = +

A

7 + (- 5) = 7 - 5 = 2 ← not negative

B

1 + (- 1) = 1 - 1 = 0 ← not negative

C

- 3 + 4 = 1 ← not negative

D

(- 3) + 2 = - 1 ← negative

Answer 2

The correct answer is: D. (-3) + 2 = -1

The other ones result in a positive sum:

A: 7 + (-5) = 2
B: 1 + (-1) = 0
C: (-3) + 4 = 1