Question

If 2 more than $m$ is a negative integer and if 5 more than $m$ is a positive integer, which of the following could be the value of $m$?

• A. $-7$
• B. $-5$
• C. $-3$
• D. 4

Answer 1

The correct option is C $-3$

$m+2<0$ and $m+5>0$
so $m<-2$ and $m>-5$
The only integer between $-2$ and$-5$ are $-3$ and $-4$
Correct answer is option C.