Question

What is the sum?
8+(-12)

Answer 1

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Guide

Negative & Negative = [Positive]

Positive & Negative = [Negative]

Negative & Positive = [Negative]

Positive & Positive = [Positive]

So, your result will most likely have a NEGATIVE number because it’s a positive & negative hunger

8 + (-12)

= 8 - 12

= -4

Answer: -4

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Answer 2

8 + (-12) = -4

Adding -12 to positive 8 is the same as subtracting 12 from 8. In other words, we can think of this equation saying 8 - 12.

8 - 12 = -4

Therefore, 8 + (-12) = -4