Question

What is the value of the expression

−42 − 19 − (−24)?
A:−85
B:−61
C:−47
D:−37

Answer 1

D: −37

Explanation:

−42 − 19 − (−24) = ?

-42 - 19 - (-24)

Two negative will make a positive.

-42 - 19 + 24

= -61 + 24

= -37

So, the answer is D: −37