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: 97

Answer

You shrink your lifespan by $5$ years.

Work Step by Step

Having a blood relative 95 or older adds $10$ years and smoking cigarettes takes away $15$ years. Add to find the solution $10+(-15)=10-15=-5$
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