Question

Which expression is equivalent to -5 7/8?

A) 5 + 7/8
B) -5 + -7/8
C) -5 + 7/8
D) 5 - 7/8

Answer 1

The answer is b) -5+ -7/8

Explanation:

It is this answer because remember a negative plus a negative equals a negative, so when you add the too negative numbers together you get a negative answer.

EXAMPLE:

5 + 7/8 = 5 7/8

-5 + -7/8= -5 7/8

I'm positive it is correct