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ERROR ANALYSIS Describe and correct the error in finding the sum

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9 + (-6) = -3

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The error is that the -3 should be 3. The reason is because 9 + (-6) is 3, because it’s the same as saying 9 - 6
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They had the wrong sign the negative 3 should be positive 3
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