Multiple choice

Which of the following is true?

  1. (-8) + (-4) > (-8) - (-4)

  2. (-8) + (-4) < (-8) - (-4)

  3. (-8) + (-4) = (-8) - (-4)

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Calculating both sides: (-8) + (-4) = -12, while (-8) - (-4) = -8 + 4 = -4. Since -12 is less than -4, the statement (-8) + (-4) < (-8) - (-4) is true.