alleryAdding three copies of -2 gives which value?
A6
B-5
C-1
D-6
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. -6
1. Three copies of -2 means -2 + -2 + -2.
2. This equals 3 x (-2) = -6.
3. The positive 6 has the wrong sign, and -5 or -1 come from wrong adding.
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