Question

True or False: (-8) + 9 = 9+ (-8)
Show your work to prove your answer.

Answer 1

true

Explanation:

(-8) + 9 = 9 + (-8)

solve both sides of the equation

-8 + 9 = 1

9 + (-8) is equivalent to 9-8 = 1

so,

1 = 1

this equation is true

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Answer 2

1

Explanation:

-8 +9 = 1

9 + -8 = 1

answer = 1