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

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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The sum of two numbers: x + p .... so you must have an addition sign.
Opposite means negative: -n
-n+%2B+-12
Your answer is (B).

Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since the unknown number is n, the opposite must be -n.
Choice B is correct.