Question

(a) Write a pair of negative integers whose difference gives 8. (b) Write a negative integer and a positive integer whose sum is − 5. (c) Write a negative integer and a positive integer whose difference is − 3.

Answer 1

A) (-8)-(-16)=8
B) -10+5=-5
C) -2-(+1)=-3

Answer 2

Answer:

a) -3, -11 (b) 15,-20 (c) -9, 6

Step-by-step explanation:

a) Write a pair of negative integers whose difference gives 8.

Ans. -3,-11

= -3 - (-11)

= 8

(b) Write a negative integer and a positive integer whose sum is − 5.

Ans. 15, -20

= 15 + (-20)

= 15 - 20

= -5

(c) Write a negative integer and a positive integer whose difference is −3.

Ans. -9, 6

   =  -9 + 6

   = -3