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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the value of d + e + f when d = 20, e = –4 and f = –2? A. –26 B. –22 C. 14 D. 18

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What do you think?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-26

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

try again...pay attention to your signs

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

ok so let's check your answer. Did you replace the variables for the numbers given? What does your equation become?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

20+-4+-2

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

So that's 20-4-2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-26

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

No.... 20-4=16. 16-2=? Solve the last part yourself

OpenStudy (anonymous):

14

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

There we go! Good job. Do you see where you went wrong?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes i did

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you

OpenStudy (horsegirl27):

You're welcome! Tag me for more help :)

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