If −5<p<−2 and 7<q<9, then what is the range of p + q?
A
(-2, -7)
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B
(2, 7)
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C
(7, 2)
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D
(-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