Find the Sum $-$ 1 + $-$ 8)+ $-$ 18)+ 9
A)-34
B)36
C)-18
D)18
E)-16

question 49

Multiple Choice

Find the sum. $-$ 1 + ( $-$ 8) + ( $-$ 18) + 9

• A)-34
• B)36
• C)-18
• D)18
• E)-16

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