Solve this problem: - 282 - (+1,017) = ?

A. - 735 B. - 1,299 C. 735 D. 1,299

-282 - (+1017) = ?

Switch - to +

-282 + (+1017) = ?

Then switch the + in parentheses to - to make the signs even

-282 + (-1017) = ?

Drop the signs

282 + 1017=?

Add and put back the -

The answer is: - 1299

-282 - (+1,017)

-282 - 1,017 = - 1,299 Choice B.

Since both numbers carry the same sign, you simply add the numbers and transport the sign to the answer. In this case, the sign is a negative sign, thus 282 + 1017 = 1,299; transport the negative sign, it becomes - 1,299.