Question

The sum of (– 14) + 33 + (– 8) + (– 1) is _____.

• A. -12
• B. 12
• C. -10
• D. 10

Answer 1

The correct option is D 10

(– 14) + 33 + (– 8) + (– 1)

Rearrange the numbers so that the positive integers and the negative integers are grouped together.

= (– 14) + (– 8) + (– 1) + 33

= -14 - 8 - 1 + 33

= -(14 + 8 + 1) + 33

= -(23) + 33

= -23 + 33

= 33 - 23

= 10

Thus, the sum of (– 13) + 32 + (– 8) + (– 1) is 10.