In an addition problem, the numbers that are being added together are called addends. As we add negative addends together and positive addends together on the number line, we start noticing a pattern. The sum of two positive integers is always another positive integer. It's always larger than either of the integers being added. The sum of 5 and 8 is 13. 13 is larger than 5 and 8.

In contrast, the sum of two negative integers is always another negative integer. It's always smaller than either of the integers being added. The sum of - 3 and - 9 is - 12. - 12 is smaller than - 3 and - 9.

Which of these sums is larger than both 11 and 4?

A

( - 11) + (-4)

B

11 + 4

C

( - 11) + 4

D

All of the above

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Mathematics

Johan Pratt

18 January, 22:28

In an addition problem, the numbers that are being added together are called addends. As we add negative addends together and positive addends together on the number line, we start noticing a pattern. The sum of two positive integers is always another positive integer. It's always larger than either of the integers being added. The sum of 5 and 8 is 13. 13 is larger than 5 and 8.

In contrast, the sum of two negative integers is always another negative integer. It's always smaller than either of the integers being added. The sum of - 3 and - 9 is - 12. - 12 is smaller than - 3 and - 9.

Which of these sums is larger than both 11 and 4?

A

( - 11) + (-4)

B

11 + 4

C

( - 11) + 4

D

All of the above

+4

Answers (2)

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Denise Hanson · Answer 1

I believe it is D

Catalina Wheeler · Answer 2

B it can't be D because two negative make a sum smaller then the two negative addends make a smaller sum and c and a both include negatives so I believe it B