Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - 1.5 Addition of Real Numbers - 1.5 Exercise Set - Page 42: 44

Answer

-50

Work Step by Step

Since we are adding numbers with different signs, we subtract their absolute values (63 - 13 = 50) and take the sign of the larger absolute value, which is negative (-50).
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