Question

Which is greater, the sum of 72 and ( - 42) or the sum of ( - 65) and 96 ?

By how much?​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

form ch negative numbers and integers. Therefore, the sum of −65 and 96 is greater than the sum of 72 and −42. Thus, the sum of −65 and 96 is greater than the sum of 72 and −42 by 1.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

72+(-42)= 72-42= 30

-65+96= 31

So, Sum of -65 and 96 is greater