Question

which expression is equivalent to 14-9?
A) -14=9
B)-9-14
C)9-14
D)14+(-9)

Answer 1

the correct answer is D) 14+(-9)

Answer 2

Answer: 14+(-9)

Step-by-step explanation:

14 - 9 = 5

-14=9 (Wrong). -14 is not equal to 9.

-9-14 = -23(Wrong). -23 is different from 5.

9-14 = -5(Wrong). Negative 5 is different from positive 5.

14+(-9) = 14-9= 5(Correct). The answer 5 is correct.