Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

sum of 72 and (-42)

72 + -42

72 - 42

30

sum of (-65) and 96

-65 + 96

31

Therefore,

the sum of (-65) and 96 is greater than the sum of 72 and (-42)

Answer 2

Answer:

The sum of (-65) and 96 is greater.

Step-by-step explanation:

72 + (-42)

72- 42

= 30

whereas

96 + (-65)

96 - 65

= 31

Therefore Sum of 96 and (-65) is greater