Solve the Problem $- 45$ B) $- 55$ C) $- 56$ D) $- 66$

question 113

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Find the sum of the first ten negative integers.

• A) \(- 45\)
• B) \(- 55\)
• C) \(- 56\)
• D) \(- 66\)

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