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How do you solve multistep problens involving addition and subtraction of integers ( PLEASE HELP)

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To solve multistep problems involving addition and subtracition of intergers:

Example:


5+(-6)+10-4+9

1. step group like term


(5+10+9)+(-6-4)

2. step reduce like term


(5+10+9)+(-6-4)=24+(-10)

3. step perform the last operation:


24+(-10)=24-10=14

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