Question

If you add -6 to 7 and then subtract -8 from the result, what will be the answer?

• A. 7
• B. -7
• C. 9
• D. 10

Answer 1

The correct option is C

9

According to the question:
We have to add -6 to 7 and then subtract -8 from the result, which means:
$\Rightarrow 7+(-6)=+1\Rightarrow 1-(-8)=9$

Let's try to visualize this on a number line:

Stand on 7 on the number line, then move 6 places to the left in order to add -6 to 7. You will reach 1.

Now, move 8 places to the right to subtract -8 from 1. You will reach 9, i.e., $1-(-8)=1+8=9$.