Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 1 - Section 1.6 - Subtraction of Real Numbers - Exercise Set - Page 72: 99

Answer

Shrinks by 11 years

Work Step by Step

Feeling stressed shrinks your lifespan by 5 years and having less than 12 years of education shrinks your lifespan by 6 years. Add these together to find the solution. $-5+(-6)=-5-6=-11$
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