Question

What is the sum of r + s when r = –17.6 and s = 12.2? A. –29.8 B. –5.4 C. 5.4 D. 29.8

Answer 1

b

Explanation:

in this case the negative is larger so it will still be a negative number

Answer 2

Option B = -5.4

Explanation:

The sum of r + s when r = –17.6 and s = 12.2 is as:

r + s =

By putting values,

r + s = ( -17.6 ) + ( 12.2 ),

r + s = -17.6 + 12.2,

r + s = -5.4