which expression is equivalent to 4

Question

A) 12-(-8)
B)-10-(-6)
7+(-11)
-13-(-17)

Answer 1

Let's evaluate each expression to see which one is equivalent to 4:

A) $12-(-8)=12+8=20$

B) $-10-(-6)=-10+6=-4$

C) $7+(-11)=7-11=-4$

D) $-13-(-17)=-13+17=4$

The equivalent expression to 4 is D) -13 - (-17).