Question

1. add 71 + (-121).

102
50
-102
-50

Explanation:

Step1: Recall addition of integers

Adding a negative number is like subtracting its absolute value. So \(71 + (-121)=71 - 121\).

Step2: Perform the subtraction

Calculate \(121 - 71 = 50\). Since \(121>71\), the result is negative. So \(71 - 121=-50\).

Answer:

-50 (corresponding to the option with -50)