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How are the rules for adding and subtracting negative numbers similar to adding and subtracting positive numbers? Justify your response with an example

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Answer: the rules are

+(+) Two like signs become a positive sign

−(−) 6−(−3) = 6 + 3 = 9

+(−) Two unlike signs become a negative sign

−(+)

Explanation:

Example: 3+(+2) = 3 + 2 = 5, 6−(−3) = 6 + 3 = 9, 7+(−2) = 7 − 2 = 5,8−(+2) = 8 − 2 = 6 hope this helps you :)

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