Asked by Savannah
How do you add a negative number and a positive number.
For example: -9 + 7 = ?
For example: -9 + 7 = ?
Answers
Ms. Sue
Think in terms of money.
+7 is money you have.
-9 is money you owe.
If you pay your debt with your $7, then you will still owe $2.
-9 + 7 = -2
+7 is money you have.
-9 is money you owe.
If you pay your debt with your $7, then you will still owe $2.
-9 + 7 = -2