Simplify the Numerical Expression $\frac { 15 - 79 } { 8 }$

question 235

Multiple Choice

Simplify the numerical expression. $\frac { 15 - 79 } { 8 }$

• A) 8
• B) 15
• C) -15
• D) -8
• E) 6

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