The sum of $42$ and $(- 68)$ is

$- 110$

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$- 26$

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110

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$26$

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Solution

The correct option is B
$- 26$

$42 + (- 68)$
Firstly, subtract $68$ from $42$ ;
$68 - 42 = 26$
Now give the sign of largest absolute value to the result, i.e., sign of $- 68$
Hence, the answer is $- 26$

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