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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A) -n = -12
B) -n + -12
C) -n(-12)
D) -n - (-12)
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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) (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).