Use the integer tiles to find the sum of 4 and –5.
Answer
A
9
B
1
C
-1
D
-9
Explanation
Start with 4 positive tiles and 5 negative tiles. Four positive-negative pairs cancel to zero, leaving 1 negative tile. Therefore, 4 + (–5) = –1, which is choice C, –1.
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