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YOU BE THE TEACHER Your friend finds the sum.

9+(-6)=3
Is your friend correct?
yes
o no
Explain your reasoning.

User K Owen
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Answer:

The answer is 3, so she is correct!

Explanation:

Adding a negative is the same as subtracting a positive.

9+(-6)=3

9 - 6 = 3

3 =3

This is how the solution is 3!

Hope this helps! :)

User Anoel
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Answer: My friend is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Adding a negative is the same as subtracting a positive.


9 + (-6) = 3


9 - 6 = 3


3 = 3

Hope this helps! Have a great day!

User Markus Jarderot
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