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What is the sum of 5, -7

User Mkgrunder
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Answer:

Explanation:

5+(-7)

You are adding 5 to a -7

-2

User Tawa
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Answer:

answer is -2

Explanation:

5+(-7)

different signs so we subtract

when we subtract 5 and 7 we get 2

as the bigger number is 7 we put it's sign which is - (negative)

so the answer is -2

User Chris Wallis
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