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When adding integers with the same sign, add the absolute values of the integers.

True or False?

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Answer:

False. This only goes with integers that are both positive.

Explanation:

For example, 7+6 is the same as |7|+|6|, which is, again, the same as 7+6.

However, when you add integers that are both negative, you're subtracting, and you'll always end up with a negative difference. Absolute values are always positive, which is why this doesn't work.

(-7)+(-6)

= -7-6

= -13

|-7|+|-6|

= 7+6

= 13

I hope this helps!

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