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When having a negative and a positive sign do you add or subtract?
If two negaitve signs occur next to each other in an equation, as in 4 -(-2) then the two negatives becomes a positive and you add the two to get 6. Otherwise, you just do what the equation states: -5 + 3 you add; =-2. -5 - 3 you subtract; = -8
Why do 2 negatives equal a positive?
On the number line if you subtract a positive you move left. If you add a positive you move right. If add a negative you move left. If you subtract a negative you move right. That is just how I learned it. I don't know a wordy explanation.
Does decrease mean to add or subtract?
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When you add two numbers you get a sum When you subtract two numbers what do you get?
When you subtract one number from another you get the difference.You just said it; sum.
Does how many mean add or subtract?
does how many mean add or subtract
Do you add or subtract when you have two negatives?
two negatives makes a positive, meaning you add. i.e. 2 - -2 = 2+2 = 4
When you have 2 negatives do you add or subtract?
Either.
Do two negatives make a positive when you subtract?
yes.
When having a negative and a positive sign do you add or subtract?
If two negaitve signs occur next to each other in an equation, as in 4 -(-2) then the two negatives becomes a positive and you add the two to get 6. Otherwise, you just do what the equation states: -5 + 3 you add; =-2. -5 - 3 you subtract; = -8
How do you subtract two negative numbers?
2 negatives make a positive
If you add two negatives do you get a positive?
Yes.
Why two negatives is a positive?
In mathematics, the rule that says "two negatives make a positive" is based on the concept of multiplication. When you multiply two negative numbers together, the negative signs cancel each other out to give a positive result. This rule is consistent with the properties of arithmetic and helps maintain consistency in algebraic calculations.
How do you know whether you should add or subtract the value of the two numbers?
By the signs: 2+2(Add) 2-2(Subtract) +=add -=subtract
Does two positive equal a negative?
Multiplying and dividing two negatives does equal a positive. Adding two negatives equals a negative, but subtracting two negatives may or may not equal a positive. Ex. -2 * -4 = 8 -10/-2 = 5 -2+ -4 = -6 -4- -2 = -2 -2- -4 = 2
What do you get when you subtract negatives with positives?
you got none
Why do 2 negatives equal a positive?
On the number line if you subtract a positive you move left. If you add a positive you move right. If add a negative you move left. If you subtract a negative you move right. That is just how I learned it. I don't know a wordy explanation.
Does decrease mean to add or subtract?
wich one
