723+−514
Responses
A -2-2
B 2 512
2 5 12
C 2 1112
2 11 12
D 12 1112
12 11 12
When combining a negative number and a positive number, subtract them and take the sign of the larger number. 723
- 514
= 2512
and since 723
is larger and it is positive, the correct answer is 2512
.
The correct answer is B: 2512.
The correct answer is B) 2 512.
To get the answer to the question, you need to follow the steps for combining a negative number and a positive number:
Step 1: Subtract the two numbers: 723 - 514 = 209
Step 2: Take the sign of the larger number, which is positive in this case since 723 is larger.
So, the correct answer to 723 + (-514) is 209.
The option B, "2 512" is the correct answer.