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Only if the absolute value of the positive number is higher.

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It can go either way. The sign of the sum is same as the sign of

whichever of the two original numbers is bigger.

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Q: Is a negative integer plus positive integer equal to a positive integer?
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The quotient of a negative integer and a positive integer is?

The quotient of a positive integer by a negative is always negative. Say this to yourself a couple times: "MULTIPLICATION: minus times minus is plus (negative x negative = positive).....minus times plus is minus (negative x positive = negative).....plus times plus is plus (positive x positive = positive) DIVISION: minus divi minus is plus (negative ÷ negative = positive)......minus divi plus is minus (negative ÷ positive = negative).....plus divi plus is plus (positive ÷ positive = positive)"


Why is the product of a positive integer and a negative integer a negative integer?

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What is a negative integer plus a negative integer equals what kind of positive integer?

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What do you get when you subtract a negative integer from a positive integer?

You will get a positive integer. If you subtract a negative number, you will be adding it. I think of it like 2 minuses equals a plus. :P


Does a negative plus a positive equal a positive?

No it equals negative. (-)+(+)=(-)


Is plus 1 an integer?

Yes, plus 1 is consider as positive one (+1). All positive and negative numbers are considered as integer.


What is a positive integer times a negative integer?

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What does a negative integer plus a positive number equal?

It depends. If the negative number is larger than the positive number, then it will be a negative. If the positive number is larger than the negative number, then it will be a positive. Example 1: -9 + 6 = -3 Example 2: 17 + (-13) = 6


A positive plus a positive equals?

A positive plus a positive will equal a positive. However a negative minus a negative will not equal a negative. It will equal a positive.


Positive plus negative is equal to?

Negative answer if the negative number is bigger. Positive answer if the positive number is bigger.


Why does a positive minus a negative equal a positive?

Because "minus a negative" is tha same as "plus a positive". So, a positive minus a negative is a positive plus a positive which is a positive.


What is a negative integer plus a positive?

It could be either positive or negative, depending on which integer has a greater absolute value. 5 + (-3) = 2 5 + (-9) = -4