Question

Adding negative numbers
5+ (-4) =

Answer 1

1

Explanation:

Follow the signs rule:

IF:

There is a + sign, and the number directly next is +, add

There is a + sign, and the number directly next is -, subtract

There is a - sign, and the number directly next is +, subtract

There is a - sign, and the number directly next is -, add

In this case, there is a plus sign, and a negative sign, therefore, subtract:

5 + (-4) = 5 - 4 = 1

1 is your answer.

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