Basic College Mathematics (9th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321825535
ISBN 13: 978-0-32182-553-7

Chapter 9 - Basic Algebra - Summary Exercises - Operations with Signed Numbers - Page 659: 56

Answer

If you need to add two numbers with different signs then you subtract them and put the sign of the great number. Examples: $$5+(-4) = 5-4 = 1$$ $$-4 + 3 = -1$$

Work Step by Step

If you need to add two numbers with different signs then you subtract them and put the sign of the great number. Examples: $$5+(-4) = 5-4 = 1$$ $$-4 + 3 = -1$$
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