No, on two counts
-125 + 3 = -122
-125 - 3 = -128
Simplify: -5^3 -3
-125 -3 = 122 correct?
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-5 * -5 = 25
25 * -5 = -125
-125 -3 = -128
25 * -5 = -125
-125 -3 = -128
Look at what you are doing on a number line, negative is left. More negative is more left.
Oh, I bet I know what caused the confusion:
If you multiply or divide two negative numbers you change the sign to positive.
HOWEVER
That does not happen when adding.
If you multiply or divide two negative numbers you change the sign to positive.
HOWEVER
That does not happen when adding.
i think -125-3=-128
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