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It all depends on the numbers, it could be positive or negative depending on which is further from zero.

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Q: What is a positive number added to a negative number?
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When a positive number and a negative number are added together the sum is if the positive number has a greater value?

If a positive and negative number are added together, and the positive number has a greater value, the sum will be positive.


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