Answer:
A) 9
B) 53
Explanation:
A:
-6 + 15 = 9
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There are 9 more + signs then - signs.
B:
37 - -16
37 + 16 = 53
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We want to take away 16 negative signs, but we do not have any negative signs, so we add 16 zero pairs. A zero pair has a value to zero
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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If we now take away the 16 - signs, we are left with 53 + signs.