Lena had $12. She bought a pack of craft paper for $6 and a sharpener for $2. Which expression correctly shows the total money Lena has left?

A $12 - (-$6) + (-$2)

B $12 + (-$6) - (-$2)

C $12- (-$6) - (-$2)

D $12 + (-$6) + (-$2)

Question

Lena had $12. She bought a pack of craft paper for $6 and a sharpener for $2. Which expression correctly shows the total money Lena has left?

A $12 - (-$6) + (-$2)

B $12 + (-$6) - (-$2)

C $12- (-$6) - (-$2)

D $12 + (-$6) + (-$2)

anonymous · Answer

d

anonymous · Answer

because - beats + but if u have two " - " then that cancels and turns to positive

anonymous · Answer

oh ok! Thanks!
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anonymous · Answer

No problem