2007-03-30 04:45:51 · 7 answers · asked by Isaiah J 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
When adding a positive and negiative number the sign of the sum will be the same as the sign of the number having the larger absolute value.
In basic terms, subtract the smaller number from the larger number, and keep the sign ( + or - ) associated with the larger number.
2007-03-30 04:48:39 · answer #1 · answered by MamaMia © 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Let me complete that sentence:
when adding a positive and negiative number the sign of the sum will be the same as the sign of the number having the larger numerical value.
Let us see a few examples:
+ 2 - 6 = - 4 (sign of 4 is the same as 6)
- 3 + 5 = 2 ( sign of 2 is same as 6=5)
I hope you understood the logic.
2007-03-30 04:52:04 · answer #2 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when adding a positive and negative number the sign of the sum will be the same as the sign of the number having the largest absolute value.
2007-03-30 04:52:28 · answer #3 · answered by ironduke8159 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In this case the sign of the answer will be the sign of the larger number.example adding -5 and +10 we get +5.
2007-03-30 04:50:12 · answer #4 · answered by jasmine 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the sign of the sum will be the same as the sign of the larger number.
2007-03-30 04:52:38 · answer #5 · answered by Jeremy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
having the largest absolute value or in easier terms
subtract smaller from larger and keep sign of larger
2007-03-30 04:50:49 · answer #6 · answered by Maverick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
which ever is the higher #
2007-03-30 04:49:15 · answer #7 · answered by blue121 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋