Question

What is the sum of integers $(5+9)?$

• A. $11$
• B. $12$
• C. $13$
• D. $14$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $14$

Addition of integers with same sign

$\underset{–}{\text{Step-1:}}$ Write the absolute value of the integers.
$|5|=5|9|=9$

$\underset{–}{\text{Step-2:}}$ Now, add the absolute values.
$5+9=14$

$\underset{–}{\text{Step-3:}}$ Then place the original sign to the sum.
$5+9=14$

Therefore, option (d.) is the correct one.