Question

Use properties to add (-3) and (-17).

A. -14
B. -20
C. 20
D. 14

Answer 1

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A. -14

Explanation: (-3) + (-17) = -20, but the question asked for the properties to be used to ADD (-3) and (-17). The properties state that when adding two negative numbers, you add the absolute values and make the result negative. So, the absolute values of -3 and -17 are 3 and 17, respectively. Adding these gives 20, and making it negative gives -20.