Tuesday, July 22, 2025

💣 Q :81 Prep 1 Question Bank T1

Math Problems - Signed Numbers
a) Which of the following sums has a positive sign?
Explanation:
To find which sum has a positive result:
1. \(19 + (-26) = -7\) (negative)
2. \(-35 + 17 = -18\) (negative)
3. \(-25 + (-12) = -37\) (negative)
4. \(40 + (-18) = 22\) (positive)

Only option d) gives a positive result.
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b) Which of the following is equivalent to the subtraction operation: \(-5 - (-8)\)?
Explanation:
\(-5 - (-8)\) can be simplified as:
\(-5 + 8 = 3\)

Now check the options:
1. \(5 - 8 = -3\)
2. \(8 - 5 = 3\) (matches our result)
3. \(5 + 8 = 13\)
4. \(-5 - 8 = -13\)

Only option b) gives the same result.
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