Question

Which expression has a value of - 22?
A. -3 + (-2) - (-8) - 1
B. 8 - (-3) + 33 ➗ (-3)
C. -5 * 2 - 12
D. -6 * 2 - (-15)

Answer 1

Let's evaluate each expression one by one to find which one has a value of -22.

**A. -3 + (-2) - (-8) - 1**

Calculating:
\[
-3 + (-2) - (-8) - 1 = -3 - 2 + 8 - 1 = -5 + 8 - 1 = 3 - 1 = 2
\]

**B. 8 - (-3) + 33 ÷ (-3)**

Calculating:
\[
8 - (-3) + 33 ÷ (-3) = 8 + 3 - 11 = 11 - 11 = 0
\]

**C. -5 * 2 - 12**

Calculating:
\[
-5 * 2 - 12 = -10 - 12 = -22
\]

**D. -6 * 2 - (-15)**

Calculating:
\[
-6 * 2 - (-15) = -12 + 15 = 3
\]

Now we see that only expression C gives the value of -22.

Thus, the answer is **C. -5 * 2 - 12**.