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Which of the following is equivalent to: -5 - 4?*

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Answer:

-9

Step-by-step explanation:

-5 - 4 = -5 + (4)

You are adding two negative numbers, so add the absolute values of the numbers, and the sign of the answer is negative.

-5 - 4 = -(|-5| + |4|) = -(5 + 4) = -9

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