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How to add signed numbers

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eTo add the signed numbers you have to know if they have same signs or not

If they have the same signs add them and put their sign

Ex:

2 + 5

Both numbers are positive, then add them and their answer will be positive

2 + 5 = 7

-2 - 5 =

Both signs are negative, then add them and their answer will be negative

-2 - 5 = -2 + (-5) = -7

If they have different signs, then subtract them and put the sign of the greatest in the answer

Ex:

-2 + 5 =

The two numbers have different signs, so subtract them and