State whether the expression $- 8 - (+ 5) = - 13$ is true or false.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Solving L.H.S
L.H.S $= - 8 - (+ 5)$
$= - 8 + (- 5) = - 13$
As we are getting $- 13$ after simplifying L.H.S and
L.H.S $=$ R.H.S
Hence, the given expression is True.

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