Mari is adding (-7) and (-2). She adds their absolute values and says the answer is 9. What did Mari forget?
A
that is neither positive nor negative
B
to move left on the number line
С
to keep the sign of the larger integer
D
to keep the sign of the two integers being added

ari is adding (-7) and (-2). She adds their absolute values and says the answer is 9.

What did Mari forget?

A

that is neither positive nor negative

B

to move left on the number line

С

to keep the sign of the larger integer

D

to keep the sign of the two integers being adde

Step-by-step explanation:

for this pair of functions g(x)=x-2 and f(x)=|x| is (g o f)(a)= |a| -2

step-by-step explanation:

g(x)=x-2

f(x)=|x|

(g o f)(a)=?

(g o f)(x)=g(f(x))

(g o f)(x)=g(|x|)

(g o f)(x)=|x|-2

(g o f)(a)=|a|-2