-2 + (-7)=
A) -5
B) 5
C) 14
D) 9
E) -9

Name: -2 + (-7)= A) -5 B) 5 C) 14 D) 9 E) -9
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When adding two negative numbers, we add their absolute values and give the sum a negative sign. So, |-2| + |-7| = 2 + 7 = 9. Then, since both numbers are negative, the sum is -9. Therefore, the correct answer is E) -9.