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Question
Add (−18) and (5).(1 point)
Responses
23
23
−13
negative 13
−23
negative 23
13
13
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The correct answer is -13.
To add the rational numbers (-18) and (5), you simply add the numerators:
-18 + 5 = -13.
Therefore, the correct response is negative 13.