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Why does two negative numbers equal a positive?
They do not always. The sum of two negative numbers is negative.
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
Can the sum of two negative numbers ever be positive?
No.
Can the sum of two negative integers equal a positive number?
No. Adding negative numbers will make them more negative.
How do you ad two integers if they have the same sign?
You simply add the numbers. If the sign is positive with both numbers, the sum will be positive. 1 + 3 = 4 If the sign is negative with both numbers, the sum will be negative. -1 + -3 = -4
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