The answer will take on the sign of whichever numeral is greater, regardless of sign.
5 + -3 = 2
5 is greater than 3, the answer is positive.
5 + -7 = -2
7 is greater than 5, the answer is negative.
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Positive + Negative = Negative Negative + Negative = Positive Positive + Positive = Positive Negative + Positive = 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.
No it equals negative. (-)+(+)=(-)
If, and only if the positive value is > the negative value.
negative 15 plus positive three = negative twelve -15 + +3 = -12