Question

The sum of two negative integers is always

• A. $0$
• B. negative
• C. $-1$
• D. positive

Answer 1

The correct option is B

negative

Explanation for correct answer:
The sum of two negative integers is always a negative integer.

Example 1:

Consider $-2$ and $-3$ are two negative integers

Sum $=-2+(-3)$

$=-5$

$-5$ is a negative integer.

Example 2:

Sonsider $-8$ and $-9$

Sum $=$ $-8+(-9)$

$=$$-17$

$-17$ is a negative integer.

Hence, option B is correct.