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How do I simplify +(-11) I am just saying this to add letters

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+(-11) is -11. You're "adding" -11 when in reality you're taking away 11 unless:

the equation looks like: -6+(-11)

the answer would be -17 because you're adding a negative to a negative. Taking away from a negative number is simply moving further down the negative number line, which makes the negative numbers "increase" in value

But if an equation looks like: 6+(-11)

the answer would be -5 since you are taking away 11 from a positive number.

Hope this makes sense and answers your question.

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