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You actually take the positive, and put it in front:
2+-5=?
Then make the negative positive and subtract:
2-5=-3
dude just reme.... + plus a + = +
and a - plus + = -
and a - minus a - equals a -
and a - minus a plus a + = -
ok... sozz... a bit unclear... =='
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Explain in your own words how we add numbers with different signs?
Positive plus positive equals positive. Negative plus negative equals negative. Positive greater than negative equals positive. Negative greater than positive equals negative.
When its a positive plus a positive do you add or subtract?
No a positive plus a positive is not a negative its a positive. because um lets say 6+7 there is no negative number so its just like regular adding.
What is the answer to negative plus a negative?
-n+-n=-2n so -1+-1=-2. In simple terms a negative plus a negative eqauls a negative. You can just add the numbers as if they are positive and then add a negative sign to the answer.
Does a negative number plus a positive number equal a positive or a negative number?
It can be positive, negative, or zero, depending what numbers you add. for example, -5 + 3=-2 but -3 +5=+2
What is tha sum of two positive numbersTwo negative?
positive plus positive equals positive negative plus negative equals negative
Do you subtract when its a negative plus a positive?
No, you add the positive to the negative.
Explain in your own words how we add numbers with different signs?
Positive plus positive equals positive. Negative plus negative equals negative. Positive greater than negative equals positive. Negative greater than positive equals negative.
Does a negative plus a positive a negative?
Actually it doesn't. Add two positive numbers, and you always get a positive result.
When its a positive plus a positive do you add or subtract?
No a positive plus a positive is not a negative its a positive. because um lets say 6+7 there is no negative number so its just like regular adding.
A positive plus a positive equals?
A positive plus a positive will equal a positive. However a negative minus a negative will not equal a negative. It will equal a positive.
What is the answer to negative plus a negative?
-n+-n=-2n so -1+-1=-2. In simple terms a negative plus a negative eqauls a negative. You can just add the numbers as if they are positive and then add a negative sign to the answer.
The quotient of a negative integer and a positive integer is?
The quotient of a positive integer by a negative is always negative. Say this to yourself a couple times: "MULTIPLICATION: minus times minus is plus (negative x negative = positive).....minus times plus is minus (negative x positive = negative).....plus times plus is plus (positive x positive = positive) DIVISION: minus divi minus is plus (negative ÷ negative = positive)......minus divi plus is minus (negative ÷ positive = negative).....plus divi plus is plus (positive ÷ positive = positive)"
Why does a positive plus positive equals negative?
Actually it doesn't. Add two positive numbers, and you always get a positive result.
Why is the product of a positive integer and a negative integer a negative integer?
I honestly don't know :D but heres something to help you "MULTIPLICATION: minus times minus is plus (negative x negative = positive).....minus times plus is minus (negative x positive = negative).....plus times plus is plus (positive x positive = positive) DIVISION: minus divi minus is plus (negative ÷ negative = positive)......minus divi plus is minus (negative ÷ positive = negative).....plus divi plus is plus (positive ÷ positive = positive)"
How do you add a negative by a negative?
you make it a positive because negative add negative becomes a positive
Does a negative number plus a positive number equal a positive or a negative number?
It can be positive, negative, or zero, depending what numbers you add. for example, -5 + 3=-2 but -3 +5=+2
What is tha sum of two positive numbersTwo negative?
positive plus positive equals positive negative plus negative equals negative
