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When you add a positive and a neagitive number what is it going to equal to?
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∙ 11y ago
It will be a number either negative, zero or positive, depending on what the two numbers you add are.
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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.
What is 0 - 8?
-8
Adding a negative number to a positive number?
The way you add a negative number to a positive number is very simple to learn. First you need to check which number is bigger, the negative or the positive. Then you subtract the smaller number from the bigger number. Whichever number is bigger is the sign you keep. If the bigger number was positive your going to put a + in front of the answer. If its negative your going to put a minus sign in front .Here's an example: -5 + +9 = +4
Why does a positive times a negative produces a negative?
Because when there is a positive and a negative in the same problem, it gives you a negative. An easy way to solve problems like that is if there is an odd number of negative signs, then your answer is going to be negative. If there is an even number of negative signs, then your answer is going to be positive. (no matter if there is a positive sign in a math problem).
When adding a positive number and a negative numbers the sum going to be greater than or less than the positive number?
The sum is less than the positive number. Example: 16 + -3= 13. As you can see 13 is less than 16 so the sum is less than the positive number.
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.
When multiplying a negative number by a positive number is the result going to be negative or positive?
The result will always be negative. Positive X Positive = Positive Negative X Negative = Positive Positive X Negative = Negative
What is 0 - 8?
-8
Adding a negative number to a positive number?
The way you add a negative number to a positive number is very simple to learn. First you need to check which number is bigger, the negative or the positive. Then you subtract the smaller number from the bigger number. Whichever number is bigger is the sign you keep. If the bigger number was positive your going to put a + in front of the answer. If its negative your going to put a minus sign in front .Here's an example: -5 + +9 = +4
If you multiply a negative number by a negative number is your answer going to be a negative number or a positive number?
A negative multiplied by another negative will always give a positive answer. E.g. -4 x - 3 = 12
Are there always going to be equal number of adenine and thymine?
Yes.
Why does a positive times a negative produces a negative?
Because when there is a positive and a negative in the same problem, it gives you a negative. An easy way to solve problems like that is if there is an odd number of negative signs, then your answer is going to be negative. If there is an even number of negative signs, then your answer is going to be positive. (no matter if there is a positive sign in a math problem).
How do you draw a number line?
You draw a line and place "0" in the middle and mark off units away from the "0" at equal distances. Those going to the left of the "0" are negative, those to the right positive.
Negative plus a positive?
Negatives and Positives Positive + Positive = Positive Negative + Negative = Positive Negative + Positive = Negative Positive + Negative = Negative
When adding a positive number and a negative numbers the sum going to be greater than or less than the positive number?
The sum is less than the positive number. Example: 16 + -3= 13. As you can see 13 is less than 16 so the sum is less than the positive number.
What are some limitations of square root?
the number in the root should be a positive number other wise the answer is going to be an imaginary number
When you subtract a negative number from another negative number do you get a positive or a negative number?
always a negative number. just think about going backwards on a number line.
