Which of the following simplifies to -9?
Responses
−4+13
−9−1
− 2 + 7
−17 + 8
-9 - 1 simplifies to -9.
To find the expression that simplifies to -9, we need to evaluate each of the given expressions.
Let's check each option:
1. -4 + 13 = 9 (This does not equal -9)
2. -9 - 1 = -10 (This does not equal -9)
3. -2 + 7 = 5 (This does not equal -9)
4. -17 + 8 = -9 (This equals -9)
Therefore, the expression that simplifies to -9 is -17 + 8.