Select the expression that has the same sum as −12+4

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Responses

4+(−12)
4 plus negative 12

12+(−4)
12 plus negative 4

−4+(−12)
negative 4 plus negative 12

12+4

Answer 1

To find an expression that has the same sum as \(-12 + 4\), we first simplify the given expression:

\[ -12 + 4 = -8 \]

Now we can evaluate each of the provided expressions:

1. \(4 + (-12)\) simplifies to: \[ 4 - 12 = -8 \]

2. \(12 + (-4)\) simplifies to: \[ 12 - 4 = 8 \]

3. \(-4 + (-12)\) simplifies to: \[ -4 - 12 = -16 \]

4. \(12 + 4\) simplifies to: \[ 12 + 4 = 16 \]

From these calculations, the only expression that equals \(-8\) is:

4 + (−12)

You should select that expression.