How do you solve the math equation -33 plus 19?

Answer 1

You add opposite signs by first finding if the negative signed number is larger or smaller.

If it is smaller:

Let's use the equation -24+56. You simply change it to a subtraction problem: 56-24. And 56-24 equals 32, therefor -24+56=32.

If it is larger:

Using your equation, you again change it to subtraction; this time you change it to 33-19. 33-19 would equal 14, therefore -33+19=14.

So, your answer is 14.