Write a numerical expression for the phrase and simplify it.Three-eighths of the sum of -7 and -9.

A.  [(-7+ (-9)]; -6
B.  [(-7+ (-9)]; -12
C. (3 + 8)(-7+ (-9); -86
D.  + [(-7+ (-9)]; 1


Answer: A

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