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If −5<p<−2 and 7<q<9, then what is the range of p + q?

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(-2, -7)
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(2, 7)
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(7, 2)
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(-7, -2)
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Solution

The correct option is B (2, 7)
5<p<2 and 7<q<9
Adding two inequalities with same natured inequalities will preserve the sign.
So adding the two inequalities:
5+7<p+q<2+9
2<p+q<7

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