Add Do Not Use a Number Line Except as a Check

question 170

Multiple Choice

Add. Do not use a number line except as a check.
- $$- 13 + ( - 5 )$$

• A) \(- 8\)
• B) \(- 18\)
• C) 8
• D) 18

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