SOLUTION: Which expression represents the sum of the opposite of a number and -12? A) -n = -12 B) -n + -12 C) -n(-12) D) -n

SOLUTION: Which expression represents the sum of the opposite of a number and -12? A) -n = -12 B) -n + -12 C) -n(-12) D) -n - (-12) Thank you for the help

Question 42394: Which expression represents the sum of the opposite of a number and -12?
A) -n = -12
B) -n + -12
C) -n(-12)
D) -n - (-12)
Thank you for the help
Found 2 solutions by Nate, fractalier:
Answer by Nate(3500) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The sum of two numbers: x + p .... so you must have an addition sign.
Opposite means negative: -n

Your answer is (B).
Answer by fractalier(6550) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Since the unknown number is n, the opposite must be -n.
Choice B is correct.
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