-52 + (-9).

Question

A. -61
B.-43
C.61
D.43

I believe the answer is -61, can anyone confirm this?

Answer 1

you are correct
-52 + (-9) = -52 - 9 = -(52+9) = -61

or, just mark -52 on the number line, then move 9 units to the left (-9)

Answer 2

Ah, Thank you.