Question

$[(-6) + 5] \div [(-2) + 1] = ?$

• A. 1
• B. -1
• C. 2
• D. 11

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1

1. Solve the first bracket:

$[(-6) + 5] = -1$

2. Solve the second bracket:

$[(-2) + 1] = -1$

3. Divide the results:

$(-1) \div (-1) = \mathbf{1}$
(Since a negative number divided by a negative number becomes positive).