When adding two negative integers, the result is always negative; to solve, start at the first negative number on the number line and move left (in the negative direction) by the absolute value of the second number. For example, (-8) + (-12) = -20, because you start at -8 and move 12 units to the left.
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Adding Negative Integers: Solve (-8) + (-12) #Math #SignedNumbers(positiveAndNegative)Added:
What [music] is the result of -8 + -12?
Let's solve a math problem now.
We need to find point -8 [music] on the number line.
Remember, a positive times a negative is always negative, so we subtract.
To subtract, [music] move left in the negative direction on the number line.
Okay, [music] let's calculate together.
And that's how we find the solution to the question.
>> [music]
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