Question

i) -8 - (-4) - (+4) j) 4 + (-15) - (-15) k) -4 - 5 - 6 l) -7 - 7 + (-7)

1. circle the expression that has the greatest value:

option 1: -5 - 3 + 4 option 2: 4 - 3 - (-4) option 3: 5 - (-3) - 10

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify Option 1

$-5 - 3+4=-8 + 4=-4$

Step2: Simplify Option 2

$4-3-(-4)=4 - 3+4=1 + 4=5$

Step3: Simplify Option 3

$5-(-3)-10=5 + 3-10=8 - 10=-2$

Step4: Compare values

$-4<-2<5$

Answer:

Option 2: $4 - 3-(-4)$