Which expression has a value less than −5?

1+(-8)

Step-by-step explanation:

1 added to -8 equals -7 which is less than -5

1 + (-8)

Step-by-step explanation:

Lets start by solving each equation:

5 + 8 = 13

When it comes to adding/subtracting negative numbers think about withdrawing and depositing money into your bank account. If you have are in debt of (missing) 9 dollars and you add 5 to your bank, you would only be 4 dollars in debt now because you paid off 5 dollars. Therefore:

-9 + 5 = -4

1 + (-8) = -7

7 + (-2) = 5

We can tell that -7 is less than -5 because it is farther away from 0 than -5. Even though -4 is smaller than -5, it is much closer to 0 than -5 making it greater than -5. So 1 + (-8) is your final answer!!

Hope this helps! (and hopefully it wasn't confusing)

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