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A minus and a minus (-4+-5) is a minus. It only becomes a plus if two minus's are timesed together.
eg. -4 + -5 = -9
-4 x -5 = 20
It is easier to work with if you have no negatives on the second number. You can switch the two symbols that are next to each other without disturbing the equation. For example:
-4 + -5= -4 - 5= -9
It makes it easier to trace on a number line. I hope this helps more than confuses
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What does a minus and a plus equal?
a minus and a plus equal a minus number yeh dude
Does a minus times a minus equal a plus?
Yes it does. A minus is the opposite of something, so the minus of a minus is a plus.
What is Negtive times a plus equal?
+ times a + = a plus- times a + = a minus- times a - = a plus+ times a - = a minus
What does a plus and a minus equal?
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Why is minus plus minus equal to a positive number?
A minus plus a minus is not necessarily positive. A minus multiplied by a minus is. The reason being that the minus of a minus is a positive. It's a double negative.
