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This depends on what the numbers are. For example,
6 + (-4) = 6 - 4 = 2 which is a positive number
OR
5 + (-8) = 5 - 8 = -3 which is a negative number
In general, if you are adding a positive number a to a negative number b,
- if a is less than b, the result will be negative.
- if a is greater than b, the result will be positive.
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Positive plus negative is equal to?
Negative answer if the negative number is bigger. Positive answer if the positive number is bigger.
Why does a positive number minus a negative number equal a positive number?
Because minus a negative number is equivalent to plus a positive number. So, in effect, you have a positive number plus a positive number and that is going to be positive.
Does a negative plus a negative number equal a positive number?
Yes. -4 times -3 = 12
Does a neg number plus a neg number equal a positive number?
No it will not.A negative number plus a negative number will be a number further from zero - even more negative!
What does a negative plus a posative equal?
It depends. If the positive number is bigger than the negative number then it is a positive but if it's the opposite way around then it's a negative.
