Question 27 of 33beginner🔧 ApplyShort Answer2 marks

Give three numbers such that their sum is −8.

Correct Answer

Multiple answers possible. Examples:

  • −3, −3, −2 (sum: −3 + (−3) + (−2) = −8)
  • −10, +1, +1 (sum: −10 + 1 + 1 = −8)
  • −5, −2, −1 (sum: −5 + (−2) + (−1) = −8)
  • −8, 0, 0 (sum: −8 + 0 + 0 = −8)
  • −20, +6, +6 (sum: −20 + 6 + 6 = −8)
Exercise: Figure it Out (Section 16) | Q: 2 | (Page Page 24)
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Explanation

The chapter discusses addition of integers. To find three numbers that sum to −8, we can use various combinations of positive and negative integers, or all negative integers, ensuring their total is −8.

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