Question

2 + (-17) i need the correct answer and show your work

Answer 1

Answer :-

2 + (-17) = (-15)

If two integers have different sign, subtract and the result will have the bigger number sign.

17 - 2 = 15 and the bigger number is 17 & sign of 17 is negative. So answer is (-15)

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Answer 2

-15

Explanation:

2 + (-17) = (-15)

If two integers have different sign, subtract and the result will have the bigger number sign.

17 - 2 = 15 and the bigger number is 17 & sign of 17 is negative. So answer is (-15)