Question

add -11 + (-14).
○ 25
○ -25
○ -3
○ 3

Explanation:

Step1: Recall rule for adding negatives

When adding two negative numbers, we add their absolute values and keep the negative sign. So, for \(-11 + (-14)\), we first find the absolute values of \(-11\) and \(-14\), which are \(11\) and \(14\) respectively.

Step2: Add the absolute values

Add the absolute values: \(11 + 14 = 25\).

Step3: Apply the negative sign

Since both numbers are negative, the result should be negative. So, \(-11 + (-14)=-(11 + 14)=-25\).

Answer:

-25 (corresponding to the option with -25)