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When adding a negative number to a positive number, you are essentially subtracting the absolute value of the negative number from the positive number. The result will have the sign of the number with the greater absolute value. For example, -3 + 5 would be equivalent to 5 - 3, which equals 2.
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Renewhen you put a negative plus a positive you go with the biggest number when you get the answer and put in the biggest sign next to the number
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Is a positive plus a negative make a positive or a negative?
Positive + Negative = Negative Negative + Negative = Positive Positive + Positive = Positive Negative + Positive = Negative
Why is the sum of two negative integers always negative?
They are always negative due to a negative plus a negative equaling a negative. It's similar to a positive plus a positive equaling a positive.
Does a negative plus a positive equal a positive?
No it equals negative. (-)+(+)=(-)
Is a negative plus a positive a positive?
If, and only if the positive value is > the negative value.
What Is negative 15 Plus positive three?
negative 15 plus positive three = negative twelve -15 + +3 = -12
