Add or Subtract as Indicated: -12.3 - 16.1

question 39

Multiple Choice

Add or subtract as indicated: -12.3 - 16.1

• A) -28.4
• B) 3.8
• C) 28.4
• D) -3.8

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Definitions:

Canine Tooth

The pointed tooth found in the mouth of mammals that sits between the incisors and premolars, used for tearing food.

Papillae

Small, nipple-like structures on the tongue's surface that contain taste buds and aid in the sense of taste.

Taste Buds

Sensory organs located on the tongue and other parts of the mouth, which are responsible for detecting and transmitting tastes to the brain.

Gingivitis

A common and mild form of gum disease (periodontal disease) that causes irritation, redness, and swelling (inflammation) of the gingiva, the part of the gum around the base of the teeth.