Find the sum below. $-$ 1 + ( $-$ 15)
A) -9
B) -13
C) -16
D) -21
E) -18

Name: Find the sum below. $-$ 1 + ( $-$ 15) A) -9 B) -13 C) -16 D) -21 E) -18
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To find the sum of two negative numbers, we add their absolute values and give the sum a negative sign.

Absolute value of -1 is 1 and absolute value of -15 is 15.

1 + 15 = 16

Since both numbers are negative, the sum is:

-(1 + 15) = -16

Therefore, the answer is C.

Find the Sum Below −-− 1 + −-− 15) A) -9 B) -13 C) -16 D) -21 E)