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What is the sum of -5 + (-3)​

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Answer:

-8

Explanation:

when negative and positive meet, the negative dominates the positive thereby making it negative.

-5 + (-3)

-5 - 3

-8

User NateLillie
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Answer:

-8

Explanation:

Both the numbers are negative so you add them together and keep the negative sign

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