Adding Negative Numbers (When Opposite Signs)

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-45

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What does adding a negative number to a positive number do?

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It decreases the value of the positive number.

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What does adding a positive number to a negative number do?

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It decreases the absolute value of the negative number.

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What is the rule for adding two numbers with opposite signs?

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Subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger absolute value and take the sign of the number with the larger absolute value.

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If you add two negative numbers, what is the result?

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The result is always negative.

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If you add two positive numbers, what is the result?

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The result is always positive.