Adding integers

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What is the result of adding two negative integers?

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The result of adding two negative integers is always a negative integer. For example, -5 + -9 = -14.

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How do you represent the loss of points in a math test using integers?

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Loss of points can be represented as negative integers. For example, losing 5 points is represented as -5.

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What is the sum of -3 and -7?

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The sum of -3 and -7 is -10.

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What is the sum of -8 and 20?

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The sum of -8 and 20 is 12.

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What is the result of adding a positive integer to a negative integer?

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The result can be positive, negative, or zero, depending on the values of the integers. For example, 2 + (-21) = -19.

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What is the equation that represents Bob's total loss of points on his math test?

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The equation is -5 + -9 = -14.

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How do you add two negative integers?

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To add two negative integers, you simply add their absolute values and keep the negative sign. For example, -5 + -9 = -(5 + 9) = -14.

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What is the principle behind adding integers with different signs?

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When adding integers with different signs, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

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What is the result of -9 + (-5)?

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The result is -14.

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What is the sum of -21 and 2?

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The sum is -19.