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Explain how to get the answer of 4+(-8).

User Andrewz
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With order of operations, start with parenthesis. (PEMDAS)
4+(-8)=

(Negative eight plus four.

The answer is -4.


User Subbu VidyaSekar
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You get the answer by subtracting -8 by 4 because the negative number is bigger than the positive number. Your answer should be -4
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