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How do you know when the sum of a positive integer will be negative?
The sum of two positive numbers is positive. The sum of two negative numbers is negative. The sum of a positive and negative number will depend on which number has a greater absolute value. 5 + (-4) = 1 5 + (-9) = -4
Is the sum of two negative numbers positive or negative?
The sum of two negative numbers is going to sum up to a negative number EX:-2+-5=-7
Why does two negative numbers equal a positive?
They do not always. The sum of two negative numbers is negative.
Is the sum of a positive number and several negative numbers positive?
Possibly, but not definitely. There is no rule that determines the sign of a sum when many numbers are involved.
Why is the sum of a positive integer and a negative integer is always negative?
It isn't always negative. ... for example: -5 + 12 = 7 (a positive number) -5 + 2 = -3 (a negative number) -5 + 5 = 0 (neither negative nor positive) If the negative number has greater magnitude than the positive number, the sum will be negative If the positive number has greater magnitude than the negative number, the sum will be positive If the negative and positive numbers have the same magnitude, the sum will be zero.
