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What is the sum 8+(-12)

What is the sum 8+(-12)
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What is the sum 8+(-12)

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-4 because that is 8 plus -12 the parenthesis are to say that the negative is a negative and doesn't mess with the plus.
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8+(-12) = (-4).

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If you have 8 dollars and you owe someone 12 dollars. You pay 8 dollars back and owe 4 dollars to that person.
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