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Evaluate −5+(−2). The solution is .
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Evaluate −5+(−2). The solution is .

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Answer:

-7

Explanation:

-5 + (-2)

You are adding two negative numbers, -5 and -2.

Find their absolute values: 5 and 2.

Add the absolute values: 5 + 2 = 7

The answer is negative: -7

-5 + (-2) = -7

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