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The sign of whichever number's absolute value is larger.

7 + -2 = positive 5

2 + -7 = negative 5

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It can be anything, depending on the specific numbers. For example:3 + (-1) = 2 (positive)

2 + (-2) = 0 (zero)

1 + (-7) = -6 (negative)


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