Question

What is the value of the expression –7 – 5 + 4?



A.


–16


B.


–6


C.


–8


D.


–12

Answer 1

What do you think?

Answer 2

The Value of -7 - 5 + 4 is: -8. Solution: Simplify the following: -7-5+4 Group the negative terms in -7-5+4 together and factor out the minus sign. -7-5+4 = 4-(7+5): 4-(7+5) Evaluate 7+5. 7+5 = 12: 4-12 Factor out a negative sign in 4-12 in order [ to subtract. 4-12 = -(12-4): -(12-4) Subtract 4 from 12. | 0 | 12 | 1 | 2 - | | 4 | 0 | 8: Answer: | | -8

Answer 3

first -7-5 = -12
-12 +4 = -8
this is your correct answer