Question

Find the value of the expression:
(–45) – (–39) + 42 – 28 – (–152) – 85 + (–9)

• A. 46
• B. 36
• C. 63
• D. 66

Answer 1

The correct option is D 66

Let's solve the given expression:
(–45) – (–39) + 42 – 28 – (–152) – 85 + (–9)

Let's open the brackets first:
– 45 + 39 + 42 – 28 + 152 – 85 – 9

Now let's write the negative terms together and the positive terms together:
– 45 – 28 – 85 – 9 + 39 + 42 + 152
Adding the terms, we get
– 167 + 233
= 66

So, the given expression on solving gives the value as 66.