Question

James is playing on a game show and currently has -90 points. He answers a question correctly and receives 35 points. What is James' new point total?

Answer 1

-55

Explanation:

Easiest way I learned back in middle school:

Subtract 35 from 90.

90-35=55

The answer will take on the symbol of the greater number, in this case a negative, changing it to -55.

Or you could just take -90 and add 35, same result.

Hope this helps!