200k views
4 votes
Describe and correct the error in finding the sum 9 + (-6) = -3

User Chezky
by
7.3k points

1 Answer

2 votes

Answer:

3

Explanation:

9 + (-6) = -3

In adding numbers having unlike signs, find the difference and retain the sign of the number that has greater value.

the difference between 9 and 6 is 3, and the sign of the number that has greater value is positive, therefore the answer is +3 or just 3

User DDave
by
8.7k points

No related questions found