answersLogoWhite

0

The rule is if a number is positive you add them.

EX: 4+4=8

But if the numbers are both negative... you forget the plus sign and just

put the numbers together and use whatever sign they have.

EX: -4-4= -8

you see? you are adding them put if they are negative, they go down the number line. not up. Just picture a number line, if you add a negative number to an already negative number, wouldn't the number go to the left? The answer is yes. Yes it would. :)

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

JudyJudy
Simplicity is my specialty.
Chat with Judy
BeauBeau
You're doing better than you think!
Chat with Beau
SteveSteve
Knowledge is a journey, you know? We'll get there.
Chat with Steve

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is the rule for adding 2 negative integers?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp